As a homeowner in a canal-front community, there are additional measures that must be taken to ensure the protection and enhancement of water quality.
You may be unaware that certain practices can negatively affect water quality in your community, but not to worry!
There are simple steps that can be taken to create a healthy canal environment for both people and wildlife.
There are several important and helpful guidelines for living a canal-friendly life. By implementing or adhering to these guidelines, you can do your part to protect Sanibel’s water quality and preserve the Sanctuary Island character of your canal-front community.
The purpose of this website is to equip canal-front residents with the tools necessary to make informed decisions relating to water quality through best management practice recommendations. The interactive map provides water quality data for 36 canals on Sanibel.
