Stop Lake Okeechobee water releases down the Caloosahatchee River

This petition is one of 6 petitions in the movement “Fight Florida's Death Tide.”Learn more about the movement.

The Issue

Water released from Lake  Okeechobee down the Caloosahatchee River is contributing to red tide and the loss of sea life. Thousands of fish sea turtles and even a whale shark recently have washed up on shore on SWFL Beaches. Not to mention the quality of water and health risks this is causing to residence. It is also Affecting the economy of the Fort Myers Naples area for tourism. Please sign this petition to have the water released into the Everglades where it will not affect as much wildlife and tourism.

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The Issue

Water released from Lake  Okeechobee down the Caloosahatchee River is contributing to red tide and the loss of sea life. Thousands of fish sea turtles and even a whale shark recently have washed up on shore on SWFL Beaches. Not to mention the quality of water and health risks this is causing to residence. It is also Affecting the economy of the Fort Myers Naples area for tourism. Please sign this petition to have the water released into the Everglades where it will not affect as much wildlife and tourism.

The Decision Makers

Florida State Government
Florida State Government
Bernard Sheridan
Bernard Sheridan

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Petition created on August 2, 2018