Manuel's Branch and Billy Creek Dredging Project
Summary
The city, Caloosahatchee waterkeeper advocates, and Fort Myers High School students are forming a working group to review Manuel's Branch water testing, and cleanup work has begun in Billy's Creek with dredging and debris removal planned.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The cleanup is funded by a grant already underway.
Residents near Billy's Creek and Manuel's Branch and students involved in the monitoring effort.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD - Nov 3, 2026
The city, Caloosahatchee waterkeeper advocates, and Fort Myers High School students are forming a working group to review Manuel's Branch water testing, and cleanup work has begun in Billy's Creek with dredging and debris removal planned.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD - Apr 7, 2026
The city is seeking qualified contractors to bid on a $6.1 million USDA grant project for hurricane debris removal and dredging across seven waterways, including Manuel's Branch.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD - Mar 3, 2026
Staff announced that the city received a $6.1 million USDA grant for canal cleanups, which will support dredging and restoration efforts on Manuel's Branch and Billy Creek.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD - Jan 6, 2026
City staff and consultants shared extensive water sampling data showing that elevated bacteria levels in Manuel Branch are driven by legacy non-point sources, trash, and stormwater runoff rather than a single active sewer spill. Residents and environmental groups raised concerns about public health, sewage odors, and the need for comprehensive, multi-agency solutions.
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