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Clean Water Conversation Rescheduled for October 12

NEW DATE: Our Clean Water Conversation about Florida Bay, originally scheduled for September 28, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 12. We have much to discuss, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on a lingering algae bloom that had been troubling Florida Bay.

Our featured guest list has grown to include Islamorada fishing guide Steve Friedman who serves as Commodore to the Florida Keys Guides Association. He’ll join leading fisheries scientist Dr. Jennifer Rehage, full-time Everglades and Biscayne National Park fishing guide Benny Blanco and Friends of the Everglades board member Dave Preston for a live discussion about current conditions in Florida Bay.

This live conversation will be streamed directly to our Facebook page and our YouTube channel from 12 – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12. Let us know you’re coming by using the button below to register.