# Event Details - **Event Name**: OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 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 EventSouthwest 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 collaborationSPEAKERSRoyal 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 ResourceMatt 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 lwvlee@lwvlee.orgSign Up for LWVLee Email Notices Join LWV - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/our-waters-our-vote-southwest-florida-water-summit-2026/100001986770876173 - **Event Categories**: business, parties, sports, art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Collaboratory - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Myers - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Collaboratory - **lat**: 26.639987 - **long**: -81.86607599999999 - **full address**: Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/106b3f90cf1bf49c0dadd60e1012ceb139a529ad9150d8c249bf0cbc8e2d281b-rimg-w400-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776306639 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026 being held? - **A:** OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026 takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026? - **A:** OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026 is organized by League of Women Voters of Lee County Florida. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OUR WATERS, OUR VOTE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER SUMMIT 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Myers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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