Nonprofit Conservation · Florida Waterways
Recovery Waters Foundation educates communities, removes invasive species, and restores the aquatic ecosystems that Florida depends on.
Our Mission
To protect and restore Florida's freshwater ecosystems through community education, citizen science, invasive species removal, mussel conservation, and the development of water filtration technology — for the communities and wildlife that depend on clean water.
Foundation Programs
Every program targets a real, measurable threat to Florida's waterways — and creates a direct path for communities to be part of the solution.
AI-powered fish identification education for students, teachers, and community members. Florida Waterways Guardian app deployed in schools with a bilingual curriculum built around citizen science and native species stewardship.
Organized removal events targeting bowfin, oscar fish, Mayan cichlids, suckermouth catfish, and other invasive species that threaten native fish populations and aquatic food webs across Florida's freshwater systems.
Florida is home to some of the most biodiverse freshwater mussel populations in the world — and some of the most endangered. We support habitat protection, propagation research, and reintroduction efforts.
Developing low-cost, field-deployable water filtration and purification systems designed for use in Florida's springs, rivers, and rural waterways where infrastructure is limited.
Coordinated shoreline, riverbank, and underwater cleanup events that engage volunteers, collect water quality data, and restore native shoreline habitat through replanting programs.
About the Foundation
Recovery Waters Foundation is a nonprofit in formation, structured to pursue federal and state environmental education grants, accept tax-deductible donations, and build lasting institutional partnerships with Florida water management districts, schools, and conservation agencies.
Get Involved
We're building a volunteer network across Florida. Whether you're an educator, an angler, a diver, or just someone who cares about clean water — there's a role for you.
Join removal events, report invasive sightings, and help document species populations using the Guardian app.
Bring the River Guardian curriculum into your classroom. We provide training, materials, and ongoing support.
Contribute to mussel conservation, water quality monitoring, or AI model development and validation.
Join a cleanup event, help restore native shoreline plants, or spread the word about Florida's freshwater ecosystems.
Support the Foundation
We're in early formation. Join our list to be notified when donations open and to receive updates on our programs and grant progress.