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Back Bay Study is Reconsidering Storm Surge Solutions
October 28, 2022
Remember “the wall”? After you all made your voices heard, the Back Bay Study is entering a new phase! We now have the chance to change the course of this project to include more nature and nature-based features. What does this mean for you? Keep reading to find out! What is the Back Bay Study?
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Seeing is Believing: The Recent Sobering News on Sea Level Rise
February 25, 2022
When Miami Waterkeeper talks to the community about sea-level rise, people will share stories of their “ah-ha” moment – when the magnitude of the threat of rising seas finally hit them. Their stories have a common thread: it took time for them to comprehend the warnings from scientists and academics that seemed so lofty and
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County & Miami DDA Join Environmental Stakeholders In Addressing Back Bay Study Pitfalls
August 20, 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing a $4.6 billion investment to address storm surge risk in our region. This proposal, called the “Back Bay Study,” proposes a range of “grey” infrastructure options like seawalls and flood gates, but largely leaves out nature-based solutions like mangrove and restoration and living shorelines. You can read
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Miami Waterkeeper Participates in FIU’s ‘Sustaining Miami’s Waters’ Panel
July 30, 2020
On July 29th, 2020, our very own Waterkeeper, Rachel Silverstein, joined panelists in the ‘Sustaining Miami’s Waters’ webinar. Hosted by FIU Institute of Environment and the City of Miami, this one-hour discussion covered the challenges of sustaining Miami’s properties and yards, and elaborated on what the community can do to protect our environment, way of
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Community Sign-On Letter re USACE Back Bay Study to Miami-Dade County Commission
July 24, 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing a $4.6 billion investment to address storm surge risk in our region. This proposal, called the “Back Bay Study,” proposes a range of “grey” infrastructure options like seawalls and flood gates, but largely leaves out nature-based solutions like mangrove and restoration and living shorelines. You can read
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An Extreme Summer! New Heat Records for Miami this Season
July 7, 2020
Summer has made its mark here in Miami — temperatures have been very warm, to say the least! According to University of Miami Researcher, Brian McNoldy, we have been experiencing some unprecedented weather conditions in our area. The first half of 2020 was the hottest first half of a year by a large margin of (0.7°F).
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Miami Waterkeeper Comments on BBTF Draft Report
July 7, 2020
The Biscayne Bay Task Force (BBTF) is a nine-member interdisciplinary group tasked with reviewing relevant data, prior studies, and reports related to Biscayne Bay. Their objective is to create a comprehensive report with written recommendations to the Mayor and County Commissioners regarding Biscayne Bay restoration and enhancement projects. The BBTF will be ‘sunsetting’ in August of
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USACE Replies to Miami Waterkeeper and Partners’ Comments on Back Bay Study
June 12, 2020
For an update on this issue, check out or July 2020 Action Alert here. Properties throughout South Florida are continuing to face the reality of rising sea levels and storm surge. Increased flood frequency levels and inundation are becoming the norm — threatening neighborhoods to the east and west of Biscayne Bay. Local municipalities and
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Miami Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study
January 9, 2020
For decades the Army Corps of Engineers – the primary civil and environmental engineering arm of the United States government – has been carrying out projects to protect Miami-Dade County and its shoreline from the impacts of floods, storms, and erosion. These projects have typically taken the form of things like beach nourishment, seawalls, and
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Miami Waterkeeper and Partners Submit Comments on Army Corps Back Bay Study
December 2, 2019
Matheson Hammock Park experiencing continued inundation (2019) Miami Waterkeeper, in collaboration with Catalyst Miami and the Miami Foundation, recently provided comments to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the Miami-Dade County “Back Bay” Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The study, designed to achieve improved resiliency from storm surge, targets flood-prone areas of Miami such as
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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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King Tides
September 18, 2019
You may have heard the term “King Tide” in the news recently. But, what exactly is this tidal event? King tides are the highest high tides of the year and, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, they occur when the “orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun combine to produce the greatest tidal
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