OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Collaboratory | Fort Myers

League of Women Voters of Lee County Florida
Publisher/HostLeague of Women Voters of Lee County Florida
OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026
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SWFL waters are foundational to our way of life. Learn about regulatory changes and what voters can do to support clean water in SWFL.
About this Event

Southwest Florida’s waters are foundational to our way of life—supporting fishing, swimming, recreation, tourism, and overall enjoyment.

Recent regulatory changes affect SWFL waters. Learn what voters can do to support clean water in SWFL.

This event will include

· Updates on regulatory changes for clean water

· Impact of regulations on SWFL waters

· Tools, resources, and strategies for supporting clean water

· Voting for clean water

· Interacting with government officials

· Environmental advocates collaboration


SPEAKERS

Royal C. Gardner, Hugh F. Culverhouse Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law and author of the recent book POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS and the Politics of a National Resource

Matt DePaolis, Environmental Policy Director at Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.

Gill Smart, Executive Director of Vote Water and accomplished journalist.

League of Women Voters of Lee County, Inc. is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose candidates and/or political parties.

The League of Women Voters is fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice.

www.lwv.org, www.lwvfl.org, www.lwvlee.org.

Call 239-278-1032 or e-mail [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, United States

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