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Miami Waterkeeper in D.C. for oral arguments before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
November 30, 2019
Two weeks ago Miami Waterkeeper traveled up to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., for oral arguments before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The hearing was in regard to FPL’s Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant’s proposed operating license renewal. Why are we concerned with FPL getting approval for this operating license? Well, a nuclear generator acts similarly to
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Port Everglades Dredging Project Construction Delayed until April 2021
November 25, 2019
On October 1, 2019, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that construction for the Port Everglades Dredging Project Construction will now be delayed until April 2021. Photo: Google Earth To protect coral reefs near Port Everglades from the devastation that occurred in the PortMiami dredging project, Miami Waterkeeper filed a lawsuit against
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Miami Waterkeeper Receives Perez Family Foundation Grant
November 25, 2019
We are excited to announce that Miami Waterkeeper has been selected as a grant recipient by The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation. The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation is the philanthropic vision of Jorge M. Pérez, chairman and CEO of The Related Group, and his family, is to develop South Florida as
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Tell the County Where You Want Your Tax Dollars Spent!
November 19, 2019
Each year, the Miami Dade County Board of County Commissioners votes on exactly how to spend your taxpayer dollars. Did you know that YOU can have a say in how your money gets spent in Miami-Dade? This year, they’re proposing a break down based on a few key categories, including: Public Safety Transportation and Mobility
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Rule Revisions to Endangered Species Act Finalized
November 17, 2019
On August 12, 2019, the EPA published revised rules and regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These finalized changes have serious implications for the Endangered Species Act as we know it. The changes revise the procedures and criteria used for listing or removing species from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
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Invest in Our Water Campaign Success for Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Budget
November 10, 2019
Miami, like many other cities, is increasingly burdened by aging sewage infrastructure. Sewage leaks, which threaten public and environmental health, are a chronic issue in Miami-Dade’s waterways. This past September, members of the Miami Waterkeeper team attended the 2019-2020 budget hearings. It advocated for increased Water and Sewer Department (WASD) funding under their campaign “Invest
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Triennial Review of Surface Water Quality Standards – Public Comment
November 4, 2019
Once every three years, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) must conduct a comprehensive review of all water quality standards for the state. This review is called a Triennial Review— AND IT’S HAPPENING NOW! Miami Waterkeeper is taking this opportunity to raise concerns about turbidity impacts on coral reefs — and we need you
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An Extreme Autumn! New Heat Records for Miami This Fall.
November 1, 2019
We have had a very hot Fall here in Miami! According to University of Miami Researcher, Brian McNoldy, we have been experiencing some unprecedented conditions in our area. The month of September was our second hottest September on record and also boasted the highest average water level of any September. There were 8 daily
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Turkey Point’s Nuclear Units Overcome Another Hurdle to Relicensing
November 1, 2019
If you’ve been following our challenges against FPL, you know that in September Miami Waterkeeper traveled up to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., for oral arguments before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Atomic Safety and Licensing Board. The hearing focused on whether or not Miami Waterkeeper and our partners would be entitled to a hearing to
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Accomplishing More In Partnership With Hydro Flask!
October 28, 2019
In November 2018, Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, announced that Miami Waterkeeper was one of the recipients of its 2018 Parks for All Charitable Giving Program. With this support, we have been busy engaging community members in our educational programs and providing volunteer service events to keep South
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We’ve Partnered with Target Circle
October 23, 2019
We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through January 5, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine
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Ransom Everglades School Kicks Off Their Annual Water Patrols
October 22, 2019
At the start of the school year, Miami Waterkeeper partnered with faculty and staff at Ransom Everglades School to train their students to be a part of our water patrol team, part of our “1000 Eyes on the Water” program. They learned about local ecosystems, pollution, and other issues facing Biscayne Bay. We kicked off
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