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Miami Waterkeeper Works to Protect Florida’s Wetlands
December 21, 2021
Florida is home to some of the most sensitive waterways and habitats in the world. Our public health, economy, and environment depend on the protection of Florida’s wetlands. For decades, the Army Corps of Engineers has regulated waters and wetlands in Florida under the federal “404 Program”, in reference to Section 404 of the Clean
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Water Win: Plastic-Free 305 Resolution Passed!
December 3, 2021
The “Plastic-Free 305” program to reduce the use of single-use plastics in Miami-Dade County was passed by the Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 1! Introduced by Commissioner Eileen Higgins and co-sponsored by Commissioner Raquel Regalado, the program will provide businesses with a voluntary certification designed and implemented by local nonprofit organizations. This program
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Miami Waterkeeper raises 2x fundraising goal on Give Miami Day 2021
November 30, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper thanks you, the community, for a record-breaking 2021 Give Miami Day! We’re immensely grateful to the 405 supporters who joined us in securing $124,901 in funding for clean water. The first $15,000 of this funding was matched dollar-for-dollar by the Charlesmead Foundation, and all gifts were partially matched by The Miami Foundation, bringing
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Miami Waterkeeper Comments on the South Atlantic Comprehensive Study
November 15, 2021
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers performed a South Atlantic Comprehensive Study (SACS) to identify the risks and vulnerabilities from increased hurricane and storm damage due to climate change. This study aimed to identify high-risk locations in current and future conditions and promote sustainable projects and programs for more resilient communities. The draft report presented
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Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center Students Learn About Marine Debris and Clean Up Morningside Park
October 29, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper and Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center enjoyed a fun-filled day at Morningside Park learning about Marine Debris and then cleaning up some debris nearby. Miami Waterkeeper works with local schools, like Benjamin Franklin K-8 to provide educational field trips and activities focusing on clean water. Students first played a game of “Guess how long
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AT&T and HSBC work with Miami Waterkeeper to create change!
October 19, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper is proud to have partnered with AT&T and HSBC Bank at Virginia Key! It’s great partnerships like this that create change throughout our community. On Friday, October 8th, 2021, employees with the InspirASIAN group at AT&T collected 59 lbs. of marine debris at Virginia Key. Employees worked in groups to collect debris and
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1,000 Eyes on the Water App
October 7, 2021
Report Pollution From Your Phone We are proud to launch our official 1,000 Eyes on the Water app – a tool for members of the community (that means you!) to report pollution you see in your day-to-day life. Reporting pollution is now as easy as 1, 2, 3: Open the app. Choose either English or
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Rachel Silverstein on Clean Water Conversation with Friends of the Everglades
September 30, 2021
Executive Director and Waterkeeper at Miami Waterkeeper Rachel Silverstein joined the Friends of the Everglades to discuss the causes and aftermath of the massive fish kill that rocked Biscayne Bay in the summer of 2020. The discussion was hosted by Eve Samples, Executive Director of Friends of the Everglades, and included board members Phil Kushlan
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Safety Concerns at Turkey Point
September 30, 2021
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently approved FPL’s plan to operate the Turkey Point nuclear power plant in Homestead until 2052. Our Waterkeeper, Dr. Rachel Silverstein, published an Op Ed detailing the imminent dangers that FPL’s Turkey Point poses to Miami’s people and water quality – prompting a public conversation with the former chairman of the
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Miami-Dade’s 2022 Budget Invests in our Water!
September 29, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper and hundreds of community members made their voices heard at the County budget hearings in September, both in-person and virtually. At the final budget hearing on Sept. 28, the Board of County Commissioners passed a historic budget for Miami-Dade County. The approved budget fully funds necessary sewer infrastructure upgrades now, which should avoid
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Dr. Silverstein Presents at Cambridge University’s Environmental Crime Workshop
September 28, 2021
Our Executive Director and Waterkeeper, Dr. Rachel Silverstein, presented at Cambridge University’s 38th International Symposium on Economic Crime on September 6, 2021. Her presentation, titled “A Dredgeful Situation,” focused on the harm to corals during the PortMiami dredging project. Read more about the project here. Dr. Silverstein presented alongside a number of experts on environmental
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Biscayne Bay at its Tipping Point: Fish Kill on Labor Day Weekend
September 27, 2021
Biscayne Bay was once an ecological and aesthetic jewel comprising lush seagrass meadows, tangled mangrove forests, and a myriad of diverse marine life. Sadly, the Bay has reached a tipping point; approximately 80 percent of seagrass coverage is missing, and the compounding effects of human pollution are undeniable. On Labor Day weekend, and approximately
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