Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina | Every Stay Gives Back

YOUR POSITIVE IMPACT

Total Positive Impact To Date | Membership Since June 2025

100 %

donated to Captains For Clean Water

$ 10

will help educate one person about Florida’s water crisis, sparking awareness that leads to action

$ 1

dollar per night funds Captains For Clean Water

Charity MIssion

 Restore and protect aquatic ecosystems for the use and enjoyment for all.

 

Why is it important?

Florida’s beaches, estuaries, and world-famous waters all depend on one thing, a healthy Everglades. Captains For Clean Water is a grassroots nonprofit working to restore the natural flow of water through the Everglades, which reduces harmful discharges, prevents toxic algae blooms, and brings clean water back to Florida Bay and coastal estuaries. Since forming in 2016 to address the problems of Florida’s poor water management practices, Captains For Clean Water has seen progress for Florida’s waters and America’s Everglades achieved at a record pace. There’s a renewed focus and sense of unity among those involved in this fight for clean water. From advocacy organizations to state agencies to federal entities, the goal is clear: prioritize restoring and protecting Florida’s waters, the lifeblood of the state.

How do they do it?

Captains For Clean Water is building a movement of clean-water champions through dynamic Outreach, Education, and Advocacy programs that shine a light on the systemic issues degrading the state’s waterways. From harmful algal blooms and seagrass die-offs to red tide events and broader ecological collapse, Captains For Clean Water exposes the influence of special interest groups and demands accountability. Through powerful outreach initiatives, including speaking engagements, stakeholder dialogues, partnerships with scientists, and mobilization of the outdoor recreation industry, they provide the tools and knowledge needed to inspire meaningful action. Their education-driven programs inform and ignite a groundswell of grassroots support, helping to reshape the policies that govern Florida’s water future. These programs directly support their three main key areas of focus and encompass a variety of opportunities for supporters to make a difference in the fight for Florida’s water quality.     

  • Everglades Restoration - Advancing improved water management and infrastructure that restore the Everglades, resolving water-quality issues throughout south Florida.
  • Nutrient Pollution - Creating awareness around excess nutrient sources and their detrimental impact to our coastal estuaries, such as fueling red tide, blue green algae, and other harmful algal blooms 
  • Water Policy - Activating their supporters to influence water policy and management outcomes through awareness campaigns and action opportunities.
     

How you can #TravelKindly:

  • Reserve a stay at Pink Shell Resort & Marina, where every stay gives back. Each stay includes a donation to Captains For Clean Water. Reserve Now. 
  • Kind Travelers can Raise Your Voice and sign up for action alerts to stay informed on policy developments and make your voice heard at the right time. Or, you can attend public meetings or hearings on water management issues, especially those tied to Everglades restoration or harmful water projects
  • Make a one-time or recurring donation to directly support clean water advocacy, education, and outreach or fundraise on behalf of Captains (e.g., through events, races, birthdays, or social media campaigns)
  • Shop for Captains for Clean Water gear and wear it proudly
  • Volunteer opportunities are always available at CFCW, you can join local cleanup efforts, participate in field days, or help with event logistics. Follow @Captainsforcleanwater on socials to stay informed. 
  • Listen to the Captains for Clean Water Podcast for deeper insight into Florida’s water issues and ways to get engaged

About Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina

Perched on twelve pristine acres of Fort Myers Gulfside real estate, the luxurious Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina offers Kind Traveler–worthy serenity highlighted by a secluded white‑sand shoreline, towering palm trees and salty breezes. Active travelers can launch into adventure upon arrival with paddleboards, kayaks, and waverunner dolphin tours from the resort’s marina, while parasailing and fitness center workouts keep spirits elevated and bodies strong. For balance, three refreshing pools, a hot tub, beach volleyball, and complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas invite wellness through relaxation and mindful sun-soaked fun. Pink Shell’s healthy‑stay ethos reflects in its “4 Palm” Florida Green Lodging designation earned by reducing single-use plastics, energy‑efficient systems and rampant recycling.  The resort partners with Captains For Clean Water, integrating their advocacy, outreach, and education efforts through beach signage, guest programming, and community events that amplify water‑quality science and policy efforts across Southwest Florida.

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