Powering Miami: Florida Power & Light's Turkey Point Nuclear Reactors

Following the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's decision to reapprove Turkey Point's license extension, Miami Waterkeeper is formally challenging the ruling in Federal Court, raising concerns about climate risk, aging infrastructure, and ongoing groundwater contamination.

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Port Everglades Dredging Project Threatens Rare Florida Coral Reefs

An Army Corps project could wipe out one of Florida’s last thriving coral reefs

The fate of one of the last thriving coral reefs in Florida may be imperiled...

Concerns Rise Over Port Everglades Expansion's Impact on Coral Reefs

Trashing our oceans: Feds plan the biggest permitted coral destruction in US history

Ten million corals are in the path of a federal dredging project in Florida

Why hurricane flooding is about to get even more dangerous in Florida

Study surprises scientists with its findings: millions of coral at Port Everglades

Miami’s Drinking Water Is Threatened by a Florida Nuclear Plant

Bloomberg. June 6, 2025.

Summer heat brings fish kills in South Florida. Here’s what to do if you see one.

Miami Herald. June 30, 2025. Fish kills are most common in canals, nearshore areas, and...

WPLG Anchor Talks Turkey Point Safety with Miami Waterkeeper

Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant was approved to operate until the 2050s—a total of 80...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us at upcoming events, share your voice through public comments, and sign petitions to help protect Miami’s waters. Your involvement can drive real change.

Habitat Restoration with Coastlove and Treemendous

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📅 June 06, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

📍 Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 June 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Crandon Marina

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Mangrove Cleanup & Fossil Reef Snorkel at Bear Cut Preserve

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📅 June 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

📍 Bear Cut Preserve

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Kayak Clean Up

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📅 June 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Deering Estate

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 July 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Crandon Marina

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Kayak Clean Up

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📅 July 19, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Deering Estate

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Mangrove Cleanup & Fossil Reef Snorkel at Bear Cut Preserve

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📅 August 02, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 August 08, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Kayak Clean Up

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📅 August 09, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Deering Estate

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 September 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Crandon Marina

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Habitat Restoration

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📅 October 03, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Virginia Key

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 October 04, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Crandon Marina

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 October 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Mangrove Cleanup & Fossil Reef Snorkel at Bear Cut Preserve

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📅 October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

📍 Bear Cut Preserve

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 November 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Crandon Marina

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Habitat Restoration

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📅 November 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Virginia Key

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 December 06, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Crandon Marina

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Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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📅 December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Habitat Restoration

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📅 December 12, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Virginia Key

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Habitat Restoration

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📅 January 09, 2027 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Habitat Restoration

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📅 March 13, 2027 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Habitat Restoration

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📅 April 10, 2027 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Virginia Key

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