Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), in partnership with Calusa Waterkeeper, will host the second quarter “State of Our Water” meeting 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 11, in Building U, Room 102 at the FSW Lee Campus, 8099 College Pkwy., Fort Myers.
This free community event will feature keynote speaker Dr. David Davis of the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank, who will present “Algal Toxins & Alzheimer’s Disease: A Brain Bank Perspective.”
Dr. Davis will discuss emerging research on the relationship between environmental toxins, specifically algal toxins, and their potential role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.
The event will also explore how exposure to harmful algal blooms may contribute to the onset of dementia and highlight strategies to reduce exposure and protect against neurotoxicity.
The event is free to attend, and participants are encouraged to RSVP in advance.
Event Details:
• Date: April 11, 2026
• Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
• Location: FSW Lee Campus, Building U, Room 102
• Cost: Free (RSVP requested)
For more information and to RSVP, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2vvbztq.
Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 19,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.
