The Environmental Resources Division (ERD) helps the City of Cape Coral manage its wealth of natural resources. We are involved in canal water quality monitoring through both staff-sampled locations and the Canalwatch volunteer program. This division is also responsible for the Nile Monitor lizard control program. An important arm of the ERD is public education via guest presentations for local clubs and school groups as well as the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program. Environmental Resources staff also provides scientific and technical support for the City's environmental regulatory activities.

Environmental FAQs: Get answers to our most frequently asked questions.

Explore our topics below, and call us at (239) 574-0785 for additional information or to request a guest speaker for your group.

Environmental Resources Division Programs:

• Canalwatch: volunteer canal monitoring
• Canal Cleanup Day 
• Florida Yards and Neighborhoods 

  FYN Class Schedule 

  FYN Yard Makeovers  (photos)

  FYN Contact List    

• Nile Monitor Trapping
• Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program

   

Publications

• Artificial Habitat Guide (pdf)
• Aquatic Vegetation Brochure (pdf)
• Canal Owner's Manual (pdf) 
• Canalwatch Brochure (pdf)
• Canalwatch Newsletters: click for archives
• FGCU Algae Identification Guide  small version (pdf)
• Littoral Plant Guide (pdf)
• Midge Brochure (pdf) 
• Nile Monitor Brochure (pdf)
• Quarterly Water Quality Reports: based on Environmental Resources staff sampling

Related Organizations

• Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife
• Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program
• Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
  STORET: Water Quality Data from multiple agencies
• Florida Friendly Landscaping
• Florida Yards and Neighborhoods, Lee County
• Lee County Environmental Lab
• Lee County Natural Resources Division
  Lee County Boater's Guide
• Lee County Hyacinth Control District
• Lee County Mosquito Control District
• Lee County Sea Grant
• Peace River Wildlife Center (rehabilitation center in Punta Gorda)
• Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

  Native Plant Nursery

  Marine Laboratory

  RECON Sensors: Real-time Water Quality Data

• South Florida Water Management District
• Waste Pro