Calusa Waterkeeper announces Ranger Academy training program registration
Calusa Waterkeeper is welcoming the public to enroll in the Fall 2026 Ranger Academy training program. Citizens interested in playing an active role volunteering to help Calusa Waterkeeper protect and restore our Southwest Florida waterways are invited to register for the training to become a certified Ranger.
Ranger Academy is a science-based educational program that is facilitated through a combination of classroom lectures, interactive breakout activities and hands-on field experience. The training program consists of four courses that are designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and monitor water pollutants, increase public awareness about water quality and advocate for clean water.
The Fall Session continues in October with Module 3: Pollution & Monitoring, which is scheduled for October 3rd and Module 4: Restoration, which is scheduled for October 24th. All classes will be held in the multi-purpose room at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve located at 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33996.
Participants who complete all courses and each in-field training experience will graduate from the program as a certified CWK Ranger, equipped to serve as ambassadors of Calusa Waterkeeper prepared to achieve our mission To Protect and Restore the Caloosahatchee River from Lake Okeechobee to the Coastal Waters.
Enrollment in the Ranger Academy program is a $125 donation that helps to cover the cost of the educational materials. Participants will receive a Calusa Waterkeeper Annual Membership, a CWK Ranger baseball hat, and a certificate of completion upon graduation from the academy.
For more information about the Fall Ranger Academy or to register, please visit CalusaWaterkeeper.org/Rangers or contact info@calusawaterkeeper.org.
About Calusa Waterkeeper (CWK):
Founded in 1995 as the Caloosahatchee River Citizens Association, Calusa Waterkeeper, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, conservation, and restoration of the Caloosahatchee River and its watershed. CWK’s jurisdiction covers four counties in Southwest Florida and encompasses 1,000 square miles of water. Through advocacy, education, community engagement, legislation, and science-based programs and research, Calusa Waterkeeper strives to ensure clean water for current and future generations that is drinkable, fishable, and swimmable. For more information about Calusa Waterkeeper visit calusawaterkeeper.org or call (239) 899-1440.