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Waterkeepers Florida 404 update
March 5, 2021
Earthjustice, on behalf of a number of national and Florida-based conservation and environmental organizations including Miami Waterkeeper, has filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment in its suit to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) greenlighting of the state of Florida’s assumption of permitting authority under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
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Proposed Revisions to Endangered Species Act Habitat Rules
March 4, 2021
The U.S. Department of the Interior is considering two recently proposed rules that would modify how habitats are defined under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This has huge implications for wildlife in the United States and all of us who advocate for environmental protections. Miami Waterkeeper joined a slate of environmental groups representing millions of
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Petition to Stop FPL’s Turkey Point Dismissed
March 4, 2021
On March 4, 2021, the US Court of Appeals dismissed the petition we launched, in conjunction with Friends of the Earth and Natural Resources Defense Council, challenging FPL’s plan to operate its Turkey Point Nuclear Plant until 2052. FPL received the nation’s first subsequent license renewal for Turkey Point from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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The Fight Against FPL’s Turkey Point Pollution Continues
January 28, 2021
FPL’s irresponsible management of its Turkey Point Nuclear Plant risks the future of Biscayne Bay and threatens the viability of many sensitive species. We have an update on our 2018 lawsuit, filed in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council and Friends of the Earth, against FPL’s plan to operate Turkey Point until 2052. In
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Miami Waterkeeper Launches Fort Lauderdale Water Monitoring Program
January 20, 2021
We are excited to announce an expansion of our water quality monitoring program in partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Beginning in January 2021, our team will sample ten new sites within the City of Fort Lauderdale on a weekly basis for the fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) enterococci. The results of these samples will
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Miami Waterkeeper Adds New Technology to Water Quality Monitoring Program
January 20, 2021
As part of our continued commitment to water quality monitoring, Miami Waterkeeper has added new YSI EXO sondes to our weekly water sampling program. A sonde is a scientific monitoring instrument that allows us to automatically transmit information about water conditions to our research team! These new tools allow our team to conduct more detailed
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Welcome Samantha!
January 20, 2021
Please Join Miami Waterkeeper in welcoming Samantha Morejon as our new Environmental Technician! Samantha began her journey at Miami Waterkeeper as an intern in 2020, eventually working her way up to a part-time Field Technician. We are thrilled to have Samantha join us full-time at Miami Waterkeeper. In her role, Samantha will be performing weekly
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Miami Beach Passes Fertilizer Ordinance
January 14, 2021
The City of Miami Beach passed a strong fertilizer ordinance on January 13, 2021 that includes fertilizer-free zones and a prohibited application period. Miami Beach joins the growing number of municipalities taking action against nutrient pollution in the wake of Biscayne Bay’s unprecedented fish kill in the summer of 2020. While fertilizer can benefit plant
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Press Release: Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act – Complaint Filed
January 14, 2021
Earthjustice sues on behalf of conservation groups to stop EPA rubber-stamping Florida wetlands destruction EPA’s approval of developer-backed scheme to turn permitting over to state violates U.S. environmental laws Jan. 14, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Earthjustice filed suit today to stop an attempt by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow Florida to fast-track
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Keeping penalties for polluters in the Clean Water Act
January 13, 2021
Directly contradicting Congress, the EPA wants to do away with essential Clean Water Act provisions. Our coalition is working hard to make sure this doesn’t happen. States must uphold environmental standards that, at a minimum, meet federal standards. They can exceed them, but they cannot reduce them. In response, Earth Justice sent a letter on
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Rachel Silverstein on Lunker Dog’s Reel Guy Podcast
January 6, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper’s Rachel Silverstein appeared on Lunker Dog’s Reel Guy Podcast on January 5, 2021. The two had an engaging conversation about the various threats facing Miami’s water quality and what we can do as a community to ensure clean water for all. Rachel discussed the massive fish kill that occurred in Biscayne Bay in
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Rachel Silverstein Presents to the US Coastal Research Program
January 5, 2021
In January 2021, the United States Coastal Research Program (USCRP) brought together a virtual workshop of experts on coastal pollutants and resilient coastal ecosystems. South Florida faces numerous threats to its water and ecosystems from pollutants and inadequate infrastructure. Our very own Rachel Silverstein, Executive Director and Waterkeeper at Miami Waterkeeper, delivered a presentation entitled
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