Sea Level Rise Resilience
Rising seas threaten Miami’s neighborhoods, beaches, and natural areas. We advance policies, implement solutions, and empower communities to adapt.
Miami’s low-lying geography makes it one of the most vulnerable cities to sea level rise. Flooding and stormwater challenges push pollutants into waterways, threatening ecosystems, public health, and infrastructure.
Miami Waterkeeper works to strengthen community resilience through advocacy for smart urban planning, enforcement of the urban development boundary, and policies that protect critical wetlands and natural buffers. We support nature-based solutions like mangrove and wetland restoration to absorb floodwaters and reduce impacts.
Our community engagement programs provide tools, workshops, and resources so residents can understand risks and prepare for rising waters. By combining science, policy, and outreach, we help South Florida adapt to climate change while protecting its water and ecosystems.
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Clean Water
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Monitor pollution, take action, advocate for stronger protections
Ecosystem Protection
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Protect reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and dependent wildlife
Sea Level Rise Resilience
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Study risks, advance smarter policies, support community planning
Nature-Based Solutions
Advancing green infrastructure and habitat restoration projects that protect water quality, reduce flooding, and enhance ecosystem resilience.
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Septic Tanks
Advocating for sewer connections and stronger septic regulations to prevent pollution from entering canals and Biscayne Bay.
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Sewer Pollution
Advocating for upgrades to aging sewer infrastructure and reducing sewage overflows to protect waterways and public health.
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Stormwater Pollution
Promoting smarter stormwater management policies and practices to limit runoff and improve water quality in urban waterways.
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Turkey Point
Monitoring and advocating around Turkey Point nuclear plant operations to protect Biscayne Bay and surrounding communities.
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Sea Level Rise
Back Bay Study is Reconsidering Storm Surge Solutions
Remember “the wall”? After you all made your voices heard, the Back Bay Study is entering a new phase! We now have the chance to change the course of this project to include more nature and nature-based features. What does this mean for you? Keep reading to find out! What is the Back Bay Study?
Sea Level Rise
Seeing is Believing: The Recent Sobering News on Sea Level Rise
When Miami Waterkeeper talks to the community about sea-level rise, people will share stories of their “ah-ha” moment – when the magnitude of the threat of rising seas finally hit them. Their stories have a common thread: it took time for them to comprehend the warnings from scientists and academics that seemed so lofty and
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County & Miami DDA Join Environmental Stakeholders In Addressing Back Bay Study Pitfalls
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing a $4.6 billion investment to address storm surge risk in our region. This proposal, called the “Back Bay Study,” proposes a range of “grey” infrastructure options like seawalls and flood gates, but largely leaves out nature-based solutions like mangrove and restoration and living shorelines. You can read
Impact
Since 2010, Miami Waterkeeper has worked with the community to protect our waters through science, education and advocacy. Scroll to learn more.
1,000
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pollution reports received and responded to
10
peer-reviewed scientific papers published
1.0
m+
public views of our water quality reports
10,100
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water samples taken since 2020
90
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U.S. nuclear reactors subject to more stringent regulation
80
%
of county canals stopped chemical spraying.
1920.73
sq. miles of Nassau Grouper critical habitat designated.
5
-year
legal battle successfully waged to protect wetlands
32,000
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lbs of marine debris removed
37,000
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community members engaged at events
246
Junior Ambassador youth leaders graduated
2,600
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Community members trained in 1,000 Eyes
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