South Florida’s water
has a STORY.
Help us tell it.
Miami Waterkeeper is your independent, science-backed source for stories of accountability, recovery, and community resilience on South Florida’s waters. We have the data, the access, and the expertise to make your reporting matter.
What We Bring to Your Story
Everything you need to report with confidence on South Florida water.
Original Water Quality Data
Real-time and historical water testing data from Biscayne Bay, the Miami River, and coastal sites – collected by our own science team. Not secondhand. Not press releases.
On-the-Water Access
Boat access to sites that don’t look the same from shore. We can take you where the story is – algal blooms, pollution discharge points, habitat loss zones.
Bilingual Spokespeople
English and Spanish-language expertise. Miami’s waterfront communities are multilingual – so is our team. We can connect you with community members directly affected.
Policy & Regulatory Context
We track permits, violations, state legislation, and federal rollbacks in real time. When the rules change, we can explain what it means for South Florida waters.
GIS Mapping & Visuals
Pollution maps, discharge locations, and water quality trend data presented as story-ready visuals. We make complex data legible for your audience.
Community Connections
From Overtown to Homestead, we have trusted relationships with frontline communities. We can facilitate introductions – not just institutional quotes.
Expert Sources
The voices behind the data
Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D.
CEO & Miami Waterkeeper
Miami Waterkeeper and Chief Executive Officer Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D., is a renowned marine biologist and environmental advocate dedicated to safeguarding clean water and marine ecosystems in South Florida.
Mariana Aziz
Environmental Policy Director
Mariana Aziz Pico is an environmental lawyer with over a decade of experience in environmental law and policy. She earned her law degree from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and a master’s degree in Environmental Law and Public Policy from University College London (UCL).
Samantha Barquin
Chief Programs Officer
Samantha Barquin is the Chief Programs Officer at Miami Waterkeeper, where she partners with the science, policy, and education teams to advance resilience and protect South Florida’s watershed.
Erin Cover
Sr. Education & Engagement Manager
Erin is Miami Waterkeeper’s Senior Education and Engagement Manager, leading all education and community engagement programs.
Jessica Ganim
Environmental Policy Specialist
Jessica holds an M.S. in Marine Biology & Ecology from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School and a B.S. in Marine Science with a minor in Writing from the University of Delaware. During her studies, she conducted research on coral resilience in polluted marine environments, with the goal of understanding how some corals thrive in areas with significant exposure to urban pollutants.
Adriana González Fernández, Ph.D.
Science & Research Director
Environmental scientist with 10 years of experience — available for rapid response on field data, water quality events, and science interpretation.
Craig Grossenbacher
Senior Advisor
Decades of experience improving South Florida water quality — an authoritative voice on the long arc of local water issues.
Aliza Karim
Science & Research Manager
Our water quality specialist, Aliza, specializes in nutrient biogeochemistry, trophic ecology, and algal bloom dynamics. Aliza conducts water quality research in Biscayne Bay, coordinates with local partners in water quality issues, and handles the water.
Amanda Prieto
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda serves as Chief Operating Officer at Miami Waterkeeper, where she works closely with the organization’s leadership team to guide strategic direction, ensure smooth daily operations, and maximize program impact.
Connect with our scientists and policy experts for acurate, timely insight on water quality, resilience, and the issues shapping South Florida’s waters.
CONTACT USGet In Touch
Good stories start here.
We respond to media inquiries within 48 hours — though often same day. Whether you need a quick data point, a deep-dive source, or on-site access to the bay, our team is ready to make your story stronger.
Science You Can Cite
Our peer-reviewed research publications and field reports are available to journalists.
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