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Report card finds Miami-Dade stormwater utilities shows poor compliance with pollution permits
June 7, 2022
This interview originally aired on June 7, 2022, by WRLN. Click here to listen.
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Storm Flooding Causes Sewage Overflow, No-Swim Advisory in Miami-Dade
June 6, 2022
This article was originally published on June 6, 2022, by 6 South Florida. Read original.
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‘Who Is Miami’ combines storytelling, photos to tell community’s story
June 6, 2022
This article was originally published on June 6, 2022, by Miami’s Community News. Read original.
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Gallons of raw sewage spill into Miami River due to downpours
June 4, 2022
WSVN reports: According to Miami Waterkeeper, more than 1,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Miami River on Saturday due to the rain. Read
Read moreLocal 10 (WPLG)
Mangrove restoration remains key to keeping South Florida shorelines safe and beautiful
June 1, 2022
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Part of the Don’t Trash Our Treasure franchise has included discussing the benefits of restoring mangroves to South Florida’s shorelines, especially
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Miami commissioner drops controversial proposal to ban planting mangroves in city parks
May 31, 2022
Read the original article published by WRLN May 31, 2022.
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Save Our Views! Proposed Ordinance Seeks to Ban Mangrove Planting in City Parks
May 30, 2022
What is more important: mangroves or waterfront views? “Mangroves are a key part of almost every plan for resilient coastlines that have been made
Read moreCBS Local
Officials Worry Large Crowds Will Leave Mess Behind After Memorial Day Weekend
May 27, 2022
4CBS Miami Reports: “This is our second home, we’re here every day, more than 8 hours a day, from sunrise to sunset. We’re here
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Mangroves help fight hurricanes. Now Miami wants to ban planting any more at city parks
May 19, 2022
Jenny Staletovich from WLRN writes: “The city of Miami will be a national laughing stock if they go ahead and ban mangroves in the
Read moreWSVN 7 News
In PSA, Miami-Dade leaders make case for seasonal fertilizer ban, strongest in Florida
May 16, 2022
Robbin Simmons of WSVN writes: “We want plenty of food for manatees. We want fat manatees around Biscayne Bay and in Florida, and that
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First fertilizer ban put in place in South Florida with hopes of stopping chemicals leaking into Biscayne Bay, effective through Oct. 31
May 13, 2022
T.J. Parker from WSVN writes: “Our waterways are especially at risk in the rainy summer months,” said Miami Waterkeeper’s Rachel Silverstein. Read the full
Read moreLocal 10 (WPLG)
Ordinance limiting fertilizer use aims to keep South Florida waterways healthy
May 11, 2022
Louis Aguirre for Local10 News writes: “Nobody thinks that they are killing the bay when they’re trying to fertilize their lawns, but that’s exactly
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