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Protecting Our Goliaths!

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Protecting Our Goliaths!

April 24, 2018

September 9, 1958 in Key West. From the Monroe County Library Archives.    Historical exploitation of goliath grouper greatly reduced the number of reproductive…

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Earth Month Kickoff Giveaway

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Earth Month Kickoff Giveaway

April 2, 2018

Official Sweepstakes Rules NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. Eligibility: This Campaign…

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Metabolic Studio provides support to Miami Waterkeeper to Protect South Florida’s Watershed

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Metabolic Studio provides support to Miami Waterkeeper to Protect South Florida’s Watershed

March 23, 2018

Metabolic Studio provides support to Miami Waterkeeper to Protect South Florida’s Watershed   Miami, FL – Miami Waterkeeper has received support from the Metabolic Studio…

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How the Regional Climate Action Plan Impacts Water

Sea Level Rise

How the Regional Climate Action Plan Impacts Water

March 1, 2018

One of the successes of the Climate Compact is the development of a unified sea-level rise projection that will avoid more scenarios like this…

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Septic Tanks and Sea Level Rise

Sea Level Rise

Septic Tanks and Sea Level Rise

February 18, 2018

Sea level rise is already having measurable impacts on septic tanks in Miami Dade County. A 2018 Miami Dade County report on septic vulnerability…

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FDEP Withdraws Rule That Would Have Allowed More Toxic Chemicals in Florida’s Waters After Challenges

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FDEP Withdraws Rule That Would Have Allowed More Toxic Chemicals in Florida’s Waters After Challenges

February 14, 2018

MIAMI, Fla.— On Friday, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection withdrew a dangerous state rule that would have allowed increased levels of toxic chemicals…

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Miami Waterkeeper Member Mark Grafton Runs Marathon for Clean Water

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Miami Waterkeeper Member Mark Grafton Runs Marathon for Clean Water

February 13, 2018

Mark Grafton runs for clean water!  In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 28th, the Fitbit Miami Marathon and Half Marathon took over…

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Septic Skeptics: What’s Really Going on in the Tank in your Backyard

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Septic Skeptics: What’s Really Going on in the Tank in your Backyard

February 13, 2018

Septic tanks in South Florida are a source of land-based pollution, adding excess nutrients to our waterways when not properly cared for.    How…

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Natural Barriers Provide Effective Storm Protection

Ecosystem Protection

Natural Barriers Provide Effective Storm Protection

January 25, 2018

Hurricane Irma brought to light a precarious position for Floridians in flood zones. Irma has shown that natural barriers, as opposed to artificial, engineered…

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Miami Waterkeeper Hosts Successful Bay Day

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Miami Waterkeeper Hosts Successful Bay Day

December 21, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 21, 2017   Contact: Kelly Cox [email protected] 305-905-0856   PRESS RELEASE      With perfect weather following a refreshing…

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Supporting Re-instatement of the Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force

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Supporting Re-instatement of the Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force

November 21, 2017

All 12 Florida Waterkeepers have signed onto a letter calling for the renewal of funding for the Florida Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Task Force…

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TUUCI is a Bay Day Gold Sponsor!

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TUUCI is a Bay Day Gold Sponsor!

October 19, 2017

Tuuci is a Miami-based umbrella company that has been producing a wide range of commercial umbrellas, patio umbrellas, outdoor umbrellas, and market umbrellas for…

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