Capt. Chris Wittman and Capt. Daniel Andrews started Captains for Clean Water in 2016 after they’d had enough of Florida’s poor water management. “We were convinced that if everyone knew about the issues, they would’ve been fixed long ago. The solution is known, but has been delayed for decades due to lack of political will and public awareness. So, we set out to change that,” the organization states on its website.

Capt. Chris Wittman is a fourth-generation Floridian with strong ties to the water and natural surroundings. After seeing the effects of habitat degradation along southwest Florida and especially in Everglades National Park, Wittman and his friend and fellow guide, Capt. Daniel Andrews decided to start Captains for Clean Water. The organization has continually grown and laid out sound plans to repair Florida’s natural flows, combat red tide and work together for the good of the environment. 

Anglers Journal host Charlie Levine and Chris were able to fish together and find some time to chat at a recent outing put on by Costa Sunglasses.