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M.P.S. Student Spotlight: Nicole Sedran!
April 28, 2020
Please join us in congratulating Nicole Sedran on her recent completion of her Master’s degree! As Programs Intern with Miami Waterkeeper, Nicole helped curate…
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Visionaries Public Television Series Partners with Waterkeeper Alliance
April 23, 2020
We’re thrilled to partner with Visionaries Public Television Series, the award-winning series hosted by Sam Waterston, to highlight Waterkeeper Warriors and their global impact. Miami…
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COVID-19 Outbreak & Change In Water Quality Testing Protocol
April 16, 2020
Because COVID-19 has been detected in fecal matter and wastewater, Waterkeeper Alliance suggests that those sampling water change their protocols. Specifically, the recommendations included consideration…
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FPL Turkey Point Appeal: Summarized Court Filings
April 15, 2020
Miami Waterkeeper continues our legal challenge of FPL’s 20-year license renewal for Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. This March, Miami Waterkeeper and co-plaintiffs Friends…
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One Fish, Two Fish — See a Fish, Send a Fish!
April 15, 2020
Make a difference while you distance! Join our “See a fish, Send a Fish” campaign and help Miami Waterkeeper spot wildlife, debris, and pollution…
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Take Action: Protect Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
April 14, 2020
Recently, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) announced its intent to assume the federal authority of Clean Water Act permits related to dredging…
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Clean Water
Is Your Water Clean? Learn More About our Water Quality Monitoring Program
April 8, 2020
IS YOUR WATER CLEAN? LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM Miami Waterkeeper currently conducts weekly bacteria monitoring at 8 locations in Miami-Dade…
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Clean Water
What is a Swim Advisory?
April 8, 2020
What is a Swim Advisory? A Swim Advisory is issued by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) when two consecutive samples from a site…
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Implementing and Enforcing a Fertilizer Ordinance
April 6, 2020
The State of Florida has designated Biscayne Bay as “impaired” for nutrient pollution. Municipal fertilizer ordinances that limit the time, extent, and type of…
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Endangered Species Act Lawsuit Launched Against Feds for Failing to Protect Nassau Grouper Habitat
April 6, 2020
This morning, Miami Waterkeeper joined a lawsuit with Center for Biological Diversity related to the Nassau Grouper for failure to protect this critically important…
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Junior Ambassador, Jaïm Steele, leads “Yes Poo, No Poo” campaign in Coconut Grove
March 30, 2020
Miami Waterkeeper Junior Ambassador, Jaïm Steele, recently noticed some discord within his community of Coconut Grove homeowners regarding the disposal of pet waste in…
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The Inaugural Porter Prize: Honoring Water Champions
March 26, 2020
At this year’s State of the Water event, Miami Waterkeeper presented the inaugural Porter Prize. This prize will be granted yearly to individuals who demonstrate outstanding…
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