This year's Annual River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run is a 5K Fun Run and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles)... to help you break in that New Year resolution on Sunday, January 7, 2007. Last year 260 runners from 17 states and 4 nations joined in the event. [More Details]
The 10th Annual Caloosahatchee River Ride is the morning of Sunday, Nov. 19. Over 100 riders participated in 2005 and we expect more this year. Plan now to join us for this always enjoyable Riverwatch tradition. [Registration & Map] [Announcement]
Come and participate in public forums examining the polluted and complex lake system, including its effects downstream on the Caloosahatchee River and into Southwest Florida estuaries. [Public Event][WGCU][Expressions]
The Riverwatch meeting in Ft. Myers on November 1 will feature a speaker, author Charles Sobczak. He will present his new book about Florida's development and its future. [Announcement][Book][Author]
CRCA's Mary Rawl visited Congress Sep 11-12 to advocated protection of our nation's rivers. Also from SW Florida were Susan Kennedy (Everglades Coalition) & Jennifer Hecker (Conservancy). [Image][Documents][News]
Oct. 30 is the deadline for comments to SFWMD on the new basin rule governing new development. This is critical for the future of the Caloosahatchee. [Draft Rule] [Report][Comments]
In the CRCA newsletter learn about blue-green algae bloom, red tide outbreaks, the C-43 Test Cells results, and other a list of the many Riverwatch events scheduled for the next few months. [Current][Archive]
The Caloosahatchee has been named as one of America's 2006 Ten Most Endangered Rivers. Learn more about what must be done to reverse the decline. [Fast Facts] [Comprehensive Web Page]
EPA is proposing a rule that would allow polluted water to be dumped into another body of water without restrictions. This threatens the
health of all of our nation's waters. [Example Letter][Take Action]
University of Groningen student Lars Gierveld from the Netherlands created a documentary titled "Endangered." The 32-minute film presents perspectives on the crisis facing the Caloosahatchee River. [Watch Video]
Canalwatch is a volunteer program to help the City of Cape Coral monitor 400 miles of canals for water quality and potential problems. Canalwatch invites residents to participate. [Newsletter] [Membership] [Web Site]
In a special "oceans series" the Los Angeles Times covers the plight of waters from Florida to Washington State. Troubles in the
Caloosahatchee are part of a larger crisis facing waterways throughout the developed world. [LA Times][Florida Algae]
Riverwatch and the Eco-recreation Coalition are working to transform the LaBelle Nature Park into a riverfront attraction. The group delivered a progress report to the Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board. [Presentation][Park WebSite]
Riverwatch celebrated EARTH DAY with Fort Myers City Councilman Warren Wright and 70 others at Billy Creek. Everyone pitched in to clean up our little corner of the planet. [Photos][More Details]
Michael Grunwald, the Washington Post journalist who in 2002 reported on the politics of development in SW Florida, held a book signing in Naples on Sunday, April 30, attended by Riverwatch officers. [2002 Article][2006 Video]
Riverwatch held a press conference on April 19 at Centennial Park in Ft. Myers to announce the naming of the Caloosahatchee as America's 7th Most Endangered River of 2006. [Details]
Celebrate EARTH DAY with Fort Myers City Councilman Warren Wright and all your new & old friends at Billy Creek on Saturday, April 22 from 9 AM to noon. Everyone will be pitching in to clean up our little corner of the Earth. [Details]
During stops in Sanibel and LaBelle, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson addressed
water quality issues. He spoke with Riverwatch President Mary Rawl in Sanibel and V.P. Margaret England in LaBelle. [More Details]
During stops in Sanibel and LaBelle, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson discussed water quality issues with local citizens. In Sanibel he talked with CRCA Pres. Mary Rawl. In LaBelle he answered questions from CRCA VP Margaret England. [Video][Algae Photos]
Riverwatch and several organizations held a press conference on April 19 at Centennial Park in Ft. Myers to announce the naming of the Caloosahatchee as America's 7th Most Endangered River of 2006. [More Details]
Riverwatch and the Eco-recreation Coalition are working to transform the LaBelle Nature Park. The group delivered a progress report to the Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board on April 18. [More Details]
The City of LaBelle has endorsed CRCA's nomination of the Caloosahatchee as one of the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the U.S.A. for 2006. LaBelle Resolution. Interview with Mayor of LaBelle Randy Bengston [More Details]
The Caloosahatchee has been named as one of America's 2006 Ten Most Endangered Rivers. CRCA holds a press conference Wednesday at 11:30 AM in Centennial Park to make the announcement. [Details]
The damage done to natural resources in SW Florida was highlighted by a report in the News-Press article on the catastrophic threat of explosive algae growth in J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. [Details]
Over 180 people attended the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Old Ft. Denaud Oxbow restoration sponsored by Riverwatch, Hendry County and SFWMD.
[More Details]
Billy Creek empties to the Caloosahatchee in Downtown Ft Myers. 10 years ago you could fish for snook in the creek. Now, stormwater runoff has turned this natural treasure into a polluted ditch. [More Details]
The City of LaBelle endorsed CRCA's nomination of the Caloosahatchee as one of the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the U.S.A. for 2006. [Video][More Details]
Join the 2nd Annual Caloosahatchee Cabbage Paddle on Sat, Feb 25, 1PM at Bob Mason Park and the growing number of people who choose kayaks & canoes as a way to enjoy the unique treasures of Florida. [Course Map][More Details]
Throughout the summer and fall of 2005, the Caloosahatchee River suffered from extensive algal blooms & fish kills in the river and estuary. Will there be a repeat of these events in 2006? [More Details]
Billy Creek flows to the Caloosahatchee in Downtown Ft Myers. 10 years ago you could fish for snook in the creek. Now, stormwater runoff has turned this natural treasure into a polluted ditch. [More Details]
The 2005 RRRTR had 300 runners from 27 states and 3 countries. This year offers a Half Marathon (13 miles) & 5K Fun Run along the wider nature trails... Sunday, January 8, 2006 [More Details][Event Site]
This year's 
Come and participate in public forums examining the polluted and complex lake system, including its effects downstream on the Caloosahatchee River and into Southwest Florida estuaries. 
The Riverwatch meeting in Ft. Myers on November 1 will feature a speaker, author Charles Sobczak. He will present his new book about Florida's development and its future. 
In the CRCA newsletter learn about blue-green algae bloom, red tide outbreaks, the C-43 Test Cells results, and other a list of the many Riverwatch events scheduled for the next few months. 
The 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be hosted by Construction Materials, Ltd. on Oct 7 at Heritage Palms Country Club to benefit Riverwatch.
Lee County Parks and Recreation is organizing "Afternoon on the Green" at the "Berg" on Sunday Nov 5, 2006 at 1 to 5pm. Come and Enjoy. 
The Caloosahatchee has been named as one of America's 2006 Ten Most Endangered Rivers. Learn more about what must be done to reverse the decline. 
EPA is proposing a rule that would allow polluted water to be dumped into another body of water without restrictions. This threatens the
health of all of our nation's waters. 
Canalwatch is a volunteer program to help the City of Cape Coral monitor 400 miles of canals for water quality and potential problems. Canalwatch invites residents to participate. 
In a special "oceans series" the Los Angeles Times covers the plight of waters from Florida to Washington State. Troubles in the
Caloosahatchee are part of a larger crisis facing waterways throughout the developed world. 
Riverwatch and the Eco-recreation Coalition are working to transform the LaBelle Nature Park into a riverfront attraction. The group delivered a progress report to the Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board. 
Riverwatch celebrated EARTH DAY with Fort Myers City Councilman Warren Wright and 70 others at Billy Creek. Everyone pitched in to clean up our little corner of the planet. 
Michael Grunwald, the Washington Post journalist who in 2002 reported on the politics of development in SW Florida, held a book signing in Naples on Sunday, April 30, attended by Riverwatch officers. 
Riverwatch held a press conference on April 19 at Centennial Park in Ft. Myers to announce the naming of the Caloosahatchee as America's 7th Most Endangered River of 2006. 
During stops in Sanibel and LaBelle, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson addressed
water quality issues. He spoke with Riverwatch President Mary Rawl in Sanibel and V.P. Margaret England in LaBelle. 
The City of LaBelle has endorsed CRCA's nomination of the Caloosahatchee as one of the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the U.S.A. for 2006. LaBelle Resolution. Interview with Mayor of LaBelle Randy Bengston 
The damage done to natural resources in SW Florida was highlighted by a report in the News-Press article on the catastrophic threat of explosive algae growth in J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. 
Join PURRE, Riverwatch & others for an afternoon of music, discussions, and action on April 9 from 1-5pm at Sanibel Community Center.
Billy Creek empties to the Caloosahatchee in Downtown Ft Myers. 10 years ago you could fish for snook in the creek. Now, stormwater runoff has turned this natural treasure into a polluted ditch. 
Join the 2nd Annual Caloosahatchee Cabbage Paddle on Sat, Feb 25, 1PM at Bob Mason Park and the growing number of people who choose kayaks & canoes as a way to enjoy the unique treasures of Florida. 
The 2005 RRRTR had 300 runners from 27 states and 3 countries. This year offers a Half Marathon (13 miles) & 5K Fun Run along the wider nature trails... Sunday, January 8, 2006 