Take the 1,000 Eyes
on the Water Training
You’re someone who pays attention.
Someone who notices when something isn’t right.
Pollution doesn’t wait. Neither should we.
Get trained to identify and report water pollution across
South Florida. Be the eyes that protect Biscayne Bay.
You’ve Already Noticed the Problem
You’ve seen it.
Murky water that didn’t look right.
A sewage smell near a shoreline.
A fish kill that made your stomach drop.
Trash piling up after heavy rain
Most people walk past it. You don’t. That’s what makes you exactly the kind of person our waters need.
Turn Awareness Into Action
The 1,000 Eyes on the Water training equips residents like you to act with confidence.
This free volunteer training shows you how to safely identify, document, and report pollution in real time — so your instincts become informed action.
No prior experience required. Just care for your community.
When You Report, We Respond
When trained community members report concerns early, we act:
We deploy follow-up testing
We notify agencies quickly
Earn community service hours that count toward Bright Futures
We hold polluters accountable when protections are violated
Clean water stays clean because people like you are watching.
What You’ll Learn —
and Why It Matters
Our free training gives you:
The confidence to recognize real pollution indicators
The clarity to know what’s normal — and what’s not — in South Florida waterways
The tools to document concerns safely
A direct pathway to report issues that matter
Insight into what happens after you submit a report
You’ll leave informed, prepared, and connected to a network of residents who take responsibility for their community.
A Movement Led by People Like You
Our 1,000 Eyes on the Water program has been featured by Local 10 News for mobilizing South Floridians to help protect Biscayne Bay.
Take the 1,000 Eyes on the Water Training
You’re already paying attention. Now get trained and join the community protecting our waters every day.
Report Pollution to Miami Waterkeeper
Report pollution or wildlife incidents in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Please do not touch pollution or wildlife.
REPORT POLLUTION
Water Quality
Miami Waterkeeper monitors bacteria levels at sites across Biscayne Bay weekly, giving our community with timely data to make informed decisions about recreational water use.
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