Captains For Clean Water

Captains For Clean Water Captains For Clean Water is a 501(c)3 grassroots nonprofit on a mission to restore and protect Florida's water resources for the use and enjoyment of all.

Founded by fishing guides, Captains For Clean Water has united the outdoor industry, business community, and concerned citizens at the frontlines of the fight for clean water — the lifeblood of Florida’s economy and $85.9 billion tourism industry. CFCW works to advance science-based solutions and federal and state policy measures that directly improve water quality. Through awareness, education, a

nd advocacy, CFCW inspires public engagement to keep water quality a priority with elected officials. Together with their partners and supporters, CFCW has advanced more progress on Everglades restoration in the past few years than seen in decades. By shining a spotlight on key issues, they've mobilized thousands of people to take action at critical times and provided a platform to hold elected officials accountable. As a result, the level of engagement on water quality issues in Florida is higher than ever before.

Fighting a tarpon is a lot like fighting for clean water. It’s not about size or strength, it’s about outlasting.⁠⁠This ...
06/17/2026

Fighting a tarpon is a lot like fighting for clean water. It’s not about size or strength, it’s about outlasting.⁠
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This is a David vs. Goliath fight. We’re up against special interests who have a lot more resources, more money, and more political power. But we continue to show up every day, we refuse to quit, and we will surely outlast the opposition.⁠
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People like , a fishing guide from the Florida Keys, know exactly what it takes to win that kind of fight.⁠
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Passion fuels progress.⁠⁠Jennyrose’s lifelong connection to the ocean has shaped her work as a photographer, videographe...
06/13/2026

Passion fuels progress.⁠
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Jennyrose’s lifelong connection to the ocean has shaped her work as a photographer, videographer, and clean water advocate. Through her lens, she captures the beauty of Florida’s waters, from its oceans and estuaries to its crystal-clear springs, showcasing the diverse ecosystems that make our state so unique.⁠
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“It is both imperative and our environmental responsibility to fight for clean, healthy water, no matter how big or small the effort may be. ⁠
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The absence of clean water has far-reaching impacts on the natural systems that sustain life, support biodiversity, and ultimately benefit both people and the environment.”⁠ -Jennyrose⁠
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Her goal is simple: to help others connect with these wild places the way she has, because what we love, we fight to protect.⁠
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Thank you, , for continuing to champion clean water and the wild places that depend on it.

Florida has secured another year of solid funding for our waters.⁠⁠This year’s budget allocates $638 Million for the Com...
06/12/2026

Florida has secured another year of solid funding for our waters.⁠
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This year’s budget allocates $638 Million for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), including the funds needed to complete the state’s portion of the EAA Reservoir, a keystone restoration project designed to:⁠
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👉 reduce harmful discharges to our coasts ⁠
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👉 store, clean and send more beneficial water south through the Everglades and into Florida Bay⁠
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👉 help maintain Lake Okeechobee at an healthier water level⁠
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These efforts are a 50/50 partnership between the federal government and the state of Florida, which means progress depends on strong annual investments from both.⁠
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That’s why we work year after year to build support, advocate for our waters, and secure strong funding. And ultimately, it’s the collective voice of thousands of supporters like YOU that keeps this momentum going and makes this progress possible.⁠
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Together, we’re helping ensure these critical projects stay on track so that Florida’s waters have a stronger future 💪

06/11/2026

For decades, high-volume discharges have altered the health and balance of the Caloosahatchee Estuary.⁠
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Check out the full 5-minute YouTube video to see the impacts up close and to learn how you can help protect and restore our estuary: https://youtu.be/rhEOTSSEhxI

We're up on Capitol Hill, but we're fighting for Florida.⁠⁠We wouldn't be able to advocate here in Washington D.C. witho...
06/10/2026

We're up on Capitol Hill, but we're fighting for Florida.⁠
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We wouldn't be able to advocate here in Washington D.C. without the support from thousands of people like you. Thank you for giving us a louder voice and the ability to champion the solutions our waters depend on💪

Worth protecting. 🌊⁠⁠ ⁠⁠📸 & .ireland
06/08/2026

Worth protecting. 🌊⁠
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06/04/2026

This isn’t about any single issue. It’s about powerful interests increasingly trying to silence citizens from raising concerns over things that impact their health, lives, and livelihoods.⁠
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We saw this attempt with Big Sugar’s Muzzle Clause earlier this year, which would’ve made it financially risky for citizens to speak up about agricultural practices that impact water quality, including fertilizer use, chemical spraying and herbicides, and even water management practices.⁠
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Florida’s fishing guides are often the first to see the impacts of declining water quality. They are the canaries in the coal mine for our waterways. When they identify threats to the health of our waters, they should be free to sound the alarm without fear of lawsuits, retaliation, or other forms of punishment.⁠
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Stay vigilant.

05/30/2026

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