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.
Local 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 moreMiami New Times
State Sues Miami Beach for 1.7 Million Gallons of Sewage Leaks Into Biscayne Bay
May 25, 2026
Alexi C. Cardona for Miami New Times writes: In July 2019, a contractor called Calea Corporation struck a wastewater pipe while drilling at Fifth
Read moreIslandernews
Sargassum seaweed, a blessing or a curse? Or both?
May 25, 2026
Susan Dellert for the Islander writes: The beaches on Key Biscayne are regularly inundated with blankets of sargassum seaweed. Going to the beach becomes
Read moreIslandernews
What does the summer portend for the waters in South Florida?
May 25, 2026
Brooke Harbaugh for the Islander writes: “Water is so dynamic and changes so quickly,” said Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D., Executive Director of Miami Waterkeeper, a local nonprofit
Read moreThe New York Times
A 20-Foot Sea Wall? Miami Faces the Hard Choices of Climate Change.
May 25, 2026
Patricia Mazzei for the New York Times writes: Three years ago, not long after Hurricane Irma left parts of Miami underwater, the federal government embarked on
Read moreIslandernews
Biscayne Bay’s natural flow likely to worsen without corrective measures
May 25, 2026
Brooke Harbaugh for The Islander writes: “The fish kill might be over but these pollution sources are not yet fixed and summer is coming
Read moreMiamitodaynews
Biscayne Bay water quality unsafe much of time, study finds
May 25, 2026
Susan Danseyar for Miami Today writes: A water quality monitoring program for the City of Miami found that even the cleanest location being tested
Read moreMiami Herald
Miami-Dade passes ‘gold standard’ of fertilizer bans. Biscayne Bay still needs more than that | Editorial
May 25, 2026
The Miami Herald Editorial Board for the Miami Herald writes: More than 130 cities and counties in Florida have had rules in place limiting
Read moreLocal 10 (WPLG)
Miami-Dade County approves tough new law on fertilizer, marking a big win for efforts to save Biscayne Bay
May 25, 2026
Louis Aguirre for WPLG writes: The county approved the toughest fertilizer law in the State of Florida. The new ordinance bans the use of
Read moreMiami Herald
After fish kill, Miami-Dade commission passes fertilizer ban for summer rainy season
May 25, 2026
Douglas Hanks for the Miami Herald writes: A new Miami-Dade law bans applying fertilizer on lawns and plants during the yearly rainy season as the county
Read moreWLRN
The High Cost Of Sunshine: Public Records In Florida Can Cost More Than A Year’s Salary
May 25, 2026
Jenny Staletovich for WLRN writes: Last year as the COVID-19 pandemic raced across Florida, the international nonprofit health care provider Partners In Health offered
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