ECOSWF is represented on committees, advocates in written communications and position papers with regulators, and litigates on environmental and growth issues that affect us all.  Read more about activities this past year: ​

Current Issues

Fisheating Creek - We won!

ECOSWF together with Earth Justice and Save Our Creeks has prevented corporate interests from blocking public access to Fisheating Creek
​and the surrounding area.  More beautiful than the wildest of wilds anywhere in the world, Fisheating creek is now open as of September 9, 2024, from Rock Lake to Fort Center for a 5' john boat. Our thanks to David Guest and Earthjustice for never saying "never" and getting this channel open so the public can enjoy this marvel.​
Read about the history of Fisheating Creek:
​https://myfwc.com/recreation/lead/fisheating-creek/history/
Read the Settlement Agreement here
Experience a ride on the channel.​

Mining

ECOSWF works with local organizations to limit the scope of phosphate mining, particularly to keep mining operations out of the headwaters of local watersheds. 
​ECOSWF members regularly attend legislative hearings and government meetings to ensure state and federal mining regulations are enforced.
Contact: Sarah Hollenhorst
[email protected]

Sustainable Growth

ECOSWF works with local organizations and local and state governments to ensure sustainable growth in Southwest Florida. In particular we work on issues such as over-development and monitor long-range growth plans of local counties and municipalities.
Contact: Becky Ayech 
[email protected]
Read ECOSWF's October 2024 letter to the EPA regarding phosphate gypsum used as road base.
Phosphogypsum stacks are lined.  Acid water is captured.  The use of phosphogypsum for road base WILL NOT have a capture mechanism for any lateral seepage that occurs to the road base allowing the acidic water to flow where it wants to go.  Letter continues here
Read ECOSWF's November 2024 letter to the Acquisition and Restoration Council of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection - click here

GET INVOLVED AND LEARN!
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