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Science Communication with our Digital Marketing Specialist, Kayla Hauge

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Science Communication with our Digital Marketing Specialist, Kayla Hauge

October 22, 2019

Miami Waterkeeper’s Digital Marketing Specialist, Kayla Hauge, had the opportunity to give graduate students at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and…

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Florida Friendly Landscape Options

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Florida Friendly Landscape Options

October 17, 2019

Good fertilizing practices are essential for near-shore water quality improvement. But, there are other things you can do that can further help the environment,…

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Oleta River Sewer Spill

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Oleta River Sewer Spill

October 7, 2019

This August, a kayaker reported water bubbling up under a bridge near Oleta River State Park. An inspection revealed a crack in a 50-year-old…

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Staying Safe while Swimming

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Staying Safe while Swimming

October 1, 2019

This summer was riddled with concern about emerging threats from flesh-eating bacteria in our coastal waters. Here’s what you need to know about the…

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Village of Islamorada Passes a Fertilizer Ordinance

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Village of Islamorada Passes a Fertilizer Ordinance

September 30, 2019

(Source: www.travel1000places.com) The Village of Islamorada in the Florida Keys is the first municipality in Monroe County to pass an ordinance specifically related to the…

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AirBnB Week for Good Event!

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AirBnB Week for Good Event!

September 27, 2019

Miami Waterkeeper had the pleasure of hosting a volunteer event for 13 Airbnb employees on September 26th as part of their “Week for Good”,…

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Coral Gables’ Ban on Styrofoam Overturned in Third District Court of Appeals — But, the City is Taking the Case to the Supreme Court

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Coral Gables’ Ban on Styrofoam Overturned in Third District Court of Appeals — But, the City is Taking the Case to the Supreme Court

September 24, 2019

On August 14, 2019, the State of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal held that the City of Coral Gables’ ordinance regulating polystyrene, commonly…

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King Tides

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King Tides

September 18, 2019

You may have heard the term “King Tide” in the news recently. But, what exactly is this tidal event? King tides are the highest…

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Welcome Collin

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Welcome Collin

September 13, 2019

Join Miami Waterkeeper in welcoming our new Outreach Coordinator, Collin Schladweiler! Collin joined our team in September 2019, and we’re very excited to be…

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New Study Shows Biscayne Bay Could Suffer From “Regime Change”

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New Study Shows Biscayne Bay Could Suffer From “Regime Change”

August 22, 2019

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released a study looking at 20 years worth of data on pollution which has found that…

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Doral Glades Park Grand Opening

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Doral Glades Park Grand Opening

August 5, 2019

Picture Courtesy of Doral Family Journal Miami Waterkeeper staff recently attended the grand opening of the new Doral Glades Park, a beautiful community resource…

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North Bay Village passes a fertilizer ordinance!

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North Bay Village passes a fertilizer ordinance!

July 26, 2019

Congratulations to North Bay Village for passing a fertilizer ordinance aimed at improving water quality in Biscayne Bay!  (Source: Wikimedia Commons via Marc Averette) As…

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