Sign our Manatee County Stormwater Petition!
Manatee County’s stormwater infrastructure is outdated and underfunded, leaving our homes, businesses, and waterways vulnerable to worsening storms and increased flooding. Unlike other essential services, stormwater management lacks a dedicated funding source—jeopardizing our safety and water quality.
By establishing a Stormwater Utility fee, we can ensure equitable funding for necessary upgrades, improved drainage, and long-term resilience. Every other municipality in our region has taken this step—it’s time for Manatee County to do the same.
Urge the County Commission to take action for cleaner water, stronger infrastructure, and a safer future for all residents!
Suncoast Waterkeeper Protects the Water You Love
We're here at Suncoast Waterkeeper to ensure the Suncoast has swimmable, drinkable, and fishable water for all. Our mission is to defend our coastline through advocacy, monitoring, community engagement, and legal action.
We are working together so everyone can enjoy a healthy environment now and for generations to come. Let's join forces and fight for our beautiful coastline!
Our Programs
Scientific Environmental Monitoring
Community Engagement
Responsible Legal Action: Clean Water Act Citizen Suits
Take Action to Restore the Suncoast
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Water Wins
Waterkeeper Alliance
Suncoast Waterkeeper is a part of Waterkeeper Alliance, a global movement of community-based advocates united for clean, healthy, and abundant water for all people and the planet. Today, Waterkeeper Alliance unites more than 300 Waterkeeper groups that are on the front lines of the planetary environmental crisis, patrolling and protecting more than 2.5 million square miles of rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways on six continents.
Waterkeepers Florida
Suncoast Waterkeeper is a part of Waterkeepers Florida. Waterkeepers Florida is a regional entity composed of all 15 Waterkeeper organizations working throughout the State of Florida to protect and restore our water resources across over 50,000 square miles of watershed which is home to over 15 million Floridians.Part scientist, teacher, and legal advocate, Waterkeepers combine firsthand knowledge of their waterways with an unwavering commitment to the rights of their communities and to the rule of law.
