Fort Myers Beach, FWC announce large fish kill event in Buccaneer Lagoon

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed a large fish kill incident on Buccaneer Lagoon in Fort Myers Beach today as previously announced by the town. The FWC is working to have water samples collected to determine the cause. "FWC's fish kill hotline staff have received calls regarding this fish kill event. We are working to have water samples collected and sent to our lab at FWRI for analysis," Johnson said. "The Town of Fort Myers Beach are cleaning up the dead fish. At this time, the cause of the event has not been identified. The best thing members of the public can do is report fish kills to the FWC fish kill hotline at 1-800-636-0511 or ...

Fort Myers Beach conducting survey on water taxis

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is conducting a survey on public sentiment regarding water taxis on Fort Myers Beach though the wording of the survey drew questions councilmembers concerned that the survey is being directed more towards visitors than residents. Fort Myers Beach Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF) Chair Dave Nusbaum brought up the water taxi survey to the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council last month. Nusbaum said he thinks water taxis could reduce traffic on the island. On Monday, Town of Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Chair Chris King also brought up the water taxis and the survey during a presentation to the town council. King said she was looking ...

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