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Marine Lab Director Discusses Impacts of Low Flows to Estuary
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026

SCCF Marine Lab Director Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D., joins Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis to discuss the ongoing lack of sufficient fresh water flows to the Caloosahatchee Estuary. Freshwater flows have been below the optimal ecological envelope since mid-October, with lasting impacts on habitats, species, and communities within and around the estuary. They talk about these impacts, the influence of water management decisions, and provide a forward-thinking look at how we can avoid similar dry season situations in the future. Take Action by asking the SFWMD to increase flows.