Education &
Outreach
You don’t have to be a scientist to
protect the water you love.
We’ll
show you how.
Junior Ambassador Program Applications ARE OPEN!
Now open for South Florida high school students.
What We Do
We engage residents, schools, and community groups to raise awareness and inspire action—empowering people to protect South Florida’s water, ecosystems, and coastal communities for the future.
- Translate science into everyday decisions: We break down complex water issues—like bacteria levels, pollution sources, and flooding—so you can understand what’s happening and what to do next.
- Train community leaders: From students to longtime residents, we provide tools to speak up, report pollution, and advocate for solutions.
- Create hands-on experiences: Whether you’re testing water, restoring habitats, or exploring the Bay, our programs connect you directly to the ecosystems you’re helping protect.
Signature Programs
Community programs that turn South Florida’s community into water quality watchdogs and advocates.
Ambassador Program
The Ambassador Program empowers adults to become local environmental leaders through training, service, and community action.
Learn MoreJUNIOR Ambassador Program
Miami Waterkeeper’s Junior Ambassador Program empowers high school students in South Florida to lead local efforts for clean water through advocacy training, hands-on service, and community education.
Learn More1,000 Eyes on the Water
The Ambassador Program empowers adults to become local environmental leaders through training, service, and community action.
TAKE TRAININGYouth Education
Hands-on programs that connect students to Biscayne Bay through field experiences, classroom learning, and real-world science.
Learn MoreWant us to speak at your event?
We deliver 100+ speaking engagements each year, reaching audiences from elementary school classrooms to civic and community leaders.
Topics include:
- Water quality & public health
- Pollution sources and prevention
- Climate impacts like flooding and sea level rise
- Nature-based solutions that protect our coastlines
Want us to speak at your school, organization, or event?
Request a Speaker
EVENTS
Join us at upcoming events
Join your neighbors in hands-on action to protect and restore South Florida’s waterways.
Microplastic Clean-Up
Closed2400 S Bayshore Dr, Miami
Join Miami Waterkeeper for a hands-on cleanup at David T. Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove and help protect our local waterways! Microplastics—plastic fragmen…
Microplastic Clean-Up 2026 May
Closed2400 S Bayshore Dr, Miami
Join Miami Waterkeeper for a hands-on cleanup at David T. Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove and help protect our local waterways! Microplastics—plastic fragmen…
Kayak Clean Up
Closed2400 S Bayshore Dr, Miami
Miami Waterkeeper is proud to continue our partnership with Miami EcoAdventures to offer public volunteer kayak clean-up events! Volunteers will hit the wate…
Habitat Restoration
2400 S Bayshore Dr, Miami
Miami Waterkeeper is proud to partner with the City of Miami Parks and Recreation to offer these public habitat restoration events. We are excited you want t…
Educational Series
State of the Water | Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D. | 2025
Watch our CEO and Waterkeeper, Dr. Rachel Silverstein, discuss the environmental and safety challenges posed by the Turkey Point nuclear power plant, particularly its impact on Biscayne Bay, groundwa…
Watch on YouTube
Report Pollution to Miami Waterkeeper
Report pollution or wildlife incidents in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Please do not touch pollution or wildlife.
REPORT POLLUTION
Water Quality
Miami Waterkeeper monitors bacteria levels at sites across Biscayne Bay weekly, giving our community with timely data to make informed decisions about recreational water use.
Check Water Quality
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