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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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Ecosystem Protection
Styrofoam Ban Passed!
June 14, 2016
Your voices have been heard! Miami-Dade County has agreed to ban Styrofoam products from beaches, parks, and marinas in the county starting in July 2017. The ordinance will help eliminate the disposal of harmful Styrofoam products – such as coolers and food containers – in close vicinity to our precious waterways. Miami Waterkeeper spearheaded a grassroots effort to
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