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Uniesse is a Platinum Sponsor for Bay Day!
October 19, 2017
Uniesse has been manufacturing luxury yachts for nearly 30 years. Founded in Italy, the company is now based in Miami. Miami Waterkeeper is thrilled to have Uniesse sponsoring Bay Day as a Platinum Sponsor. Learn more about Bay Day here! Originally published at https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/uniesse_is_a_platinum_sponsor_for_bay_day
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TUUCI is a Bay Day Gold Sponsor!
October 19, 2017
Tuuci is a Miami-based umbrella company that has been producing a wide range of commercial umbrellas, patio umbrellas, outdoor umbrellas, and market umbrellas for over 20 years. We are excited to have Tuuci as a Gold Sponsor for Bay Day. Learn more about Bay Day here! Originally published at https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/tuuci_is_a_bay_day_gold_sponsor
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Coffey Burlington is a Bay Day Gold Sponsor!
October 19, 2017
Coffey Burlington is a Miami law firm specializing in white collar law, business litigation, and family law services. We are incredibly excited to have Coffey Burlington sponsoring our upcoming community event, Bay Day on December 16, as a Gold Sponsor. Learn more about Bay Day here! Originally published at https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/coffey_burlington_is_a_bay_day_gold_sponsor
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Monty’s Raw Bar is a Platinum Sponsor for Bay Day!
October 17, 2017
Monty’s Raw Bar has been a Coconut Grove establishment for nearly 50 years, serving locals and visitors alike. We are excited to have Monty’s as a Platinum Sponsor for our upcoming event, Bay Day. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Learn more about Bay Day here! Originally published at https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/monty_s_raw_bar_is_a_platinum_sponsor_for_bay_day
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Throwaway Culture & Impacts on the Marine Environment
October 2, 2017
By: Paola Montenegro Paola is an incoming Senior at Barry University studying Political Science. She is a Barry Service Corps Fellow and a member of the Ecological Sustainability Team. Paola researched marine debris as part of her summer project as a Miami Waterkeeper Intern. The human impact on our environment is clear, especially in the area
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Miami Waterkeeper on Panel for 2017 Florida Region Mini Honors Institute: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
August 24, 2017
Beta Pi Theta chapter answers the question, “What are the three major obstacles keeping our oceans from being healthy? Across July 21 – 23, 2017 Miami Dade College’s (MDC’s) Beta Pi Theta chapter hosted the 2017 Phi Theta Kappa Florida Region Honors Institute at the Hialeah Campus. The institute included three days of compelling speakers on this year’s topic:
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Fashion Designer Mara Hoffman Supporting Miami Waterkeeper
August 23, 2017
Mara Hoffman, the New York-based clothing and swimwear designer, hosted an elegant Miami dinner to kick-off Swim Week, in support of Miami Waterkeeper. It was a gorgeous evening for mojitos and a sit-down dinner at The Standard, a luxury boutique hotel in Miami Beach overlooking Biscayne Bay. Fashion industry professionals from all over the world
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Public Lands Pitted Against Climate Action in New Senate Bill
August 17, 2017
By Emily Hernandez In 2016, America’s National Parks celebrated 100 years. Next year, 2018, the National Trails System will celebrate its 50th anniversary. It is unfortunate then, that in the year between these two celebrated times, the current administration has proposed a budget for 2018 that would see the funding for trails, and the agencies that
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Miami-Dade Ignored a Sewage Leak in the Open Ocean Outfalls for almost a Year—After Having Done No Outfall Inspections for Nearly a Decade
July 31, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/31/17 Miami Waterkeeper Shauna Mackey, Communications Director [email protected] (844)847-2295 Miami-Dade Ignored a Sewage Leak in the Open Ocean Outfalls for almost a Year—After Having Done No Outfall Inspections for Nearly a Decade Miami Waterkeeper has discovered an ignored outfall sewage leak, affecting our oceans, wildlife, and the health and safety of the
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What is Biscayne Bay worth?
June 29, 2017
Graduate Student wins Data Challenge and evaluates economic & environmental health of Biscayne Bay thanks to NOAA Habitat Focus Area Grant The bustling metropolitan area of greater Miami is known for its stunning shoreline. Beautiful beaches, clear waters, and diverse ecosystems draw hordes of tourists to South Florida each year. Unfortunately, the shallow tropical lagoon
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Coast Guard Restricts Miami Anchorage to Protect Reefs
June 20, 2017
Great News! The Coast Guard published a rule aimed at protecting coral reefs off Miami by restricting areas where ships and other vessels can anchor. We’re so happy to contribute to this process! By Arianna Skibell, E&E News reporter As published in the Federal Register, the rule divides the Port of Miami into two
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Letter to FDEP re: Permanent Site Impact Report examining impacts from PortMiami dredging
June 15, 2017
On June 15, 2017, Miami Waterkeeper provided comments regarding scientific issues identified in the April 2017 Dial Cordy and Associates (DCA) report entitled, “Miami Harbor Phase III Federal Channel Expansion Project Permit No. 0305721-001-BI One-Year Post Construction Impact Assessment for Hardbottom Middle and Outer Reef Benthic Communities at Permanent Sites” (hereafter “Report”). Read the full letter HERE.
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