IN THE NEWS
Miami Waterkeeper has been cited by local and national outlets as a trusted source on South Florida water quality, policy, and environmental justice.
Wmfe
Fixing Biscayne Bay Will Cost More Than $20 Million
May 25, 2026
Jenny Staletovich for WMFV writes: This week Gov. Ron DeSantis and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced plans to spend $20 million dollars to
Read moreIslandernews
Florida and Dade County pledge $20 million towards Biscayne Bay preservation
May 25, 2026
George White for Islander News writes: On Monday, in a press conference held at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,
Read moreWSVN 7 News
DeSantis, Levine Cava announce multimillion-dollar infusion to strengthen Biscayne Bay
May 25, 2026
Gina Benitez and Kevin Ozebek for WSVN write: Biscayne Bay is a resilient body of water, but it needs help staying that way, so state and
Read moreCBS Local
$20 Million Restoration Plan For Biscayne Bay A Promising ‘First Step’ Says Miami Waterkeeper
May 25, 2026
Karli Barnett for CBS 4 writes: In a year marred by massive fish kills, local and state leaders are taking, what some consider, long
Read moreClickorlando
Manatee mystery: Sea cow found decapitated in Florida
May 25, 2026
Louis Aguirre for Click Orlando writes: A manatee mystery has South Florida officials scratching their heads after one of the gentle sea cows was found dead,
Read moreNBC Miami
Water Service Restored in Downtown Miami After ‘Significant’ Main Break
May 25, 2026
Marissa Bagg for NBC 6 writes: A major water main break in a section of downtown Miami on Wednesday caused flooding and problems for
Read moreLocal 10 (WPLG)
Lavish, litter-leaving gender reveal did not have proper permit, nor did anyone clean up the mess
May 25, 2026
Layron Livingston for Local 10 writes: Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation did not have any knowledge on a beachside gender reveal party over the weekend
Read moreMiami Herald
New computer modeling technology will help improve the health of Biscayne Bay
May 25, 2026
Chelsea Perez for the Miami Herald writes: FIU is using a computer model that can simulate circulation and water quality issues in Biscayne Bay.
Read moreCommunitynewspapers
Atala Butterfly BioBlitz: Finding Nature’s Secrets in Our Backyards
May 25, 2026
Valeria Mejia for Miami’s Community Newspapers writes: On December 5th, the Atala Coontie BioBlitz will take place, open for all residents in Miami-Dade County.
Read moreMiamitodaynews
Despite pandemic, PortMiami sets all-time cargo record
May 25, 2026
Jesse Scheckner for Miami Today writes: PortMiami just posted the biggest import-export numbers in its 80-plus-year history, new Miami-Dade County figures show, exceeding its
Read moreLocal 10 (WPLG)
Wastewater leak into Biscayne Bay causes no-swim advisory
May 25, 2026
Louis Aguirre for Local 10 writes: About 120,000 gallons of wastewater poured into Biscayne Bay prompting a no-swim advisory, the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer
Read moreMiami Herald
How did Miami-Dade County fare in the 9-year era of Carlos Gimenez as mayor?
May 25, 2026
Douglas Hanks for the Miami Herald writes: At the center of county government and Miami-Dade politics for nine years, Mayor Carlos Gimenez officially leaves his post
Read moreSupport our work
Select an amount for your donation
We’re committed to transparency, accountability, and maximizing the impact
of every dollar entrusted to us. Be part of
the change and donate today!
Florida Solicitation of Contributions Registration #CH46021 A copy of the official registration and financial information for Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper (aka Miami Waterkeeper), a Florida-based nonprofit organization, may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state or visiting www.800HELPFLA.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
Follow us for daily updates
@miamiwaterkeeper