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Coral Gables becomes first city in Florida to ban plastic bags
May 18, 2017
By: Pablo Grijalva, Miami Waterkeeper Intern On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Coral Gables became the first city in the state of Florida to ban…
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Miami Waterkeeper receives $49,000 Donation in partnership with Whole Foods Market and Top Chef Jeremy Ford
April 18, 2017
Miami Waterkeeper receives $49,000 donation from Whole Foods Market 5% day and Sustainable Evening event! Top Chef Jeremy Ford and Whole Foods Market Miami…
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NEPA Scoping Comments for Port Everglades
March 27, 2017
On March 27, 2017 Miami Waterkeeper submitted scoping comments on the supplemental National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) document that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”)…
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Miami Waterkeeper Participates in the Annual EarthEcho Water Challenge
March 17, 2017
The EarthEcho Water Challenge will provide water monitoring kits to help Miami Waterkeeper Junior Ambassadors monitor water quality in Biscayne Bay Washington, DC…
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Rubio’s Partners with Miami Waterkeeper to Protect South Florida’s Watershed
February 10, 2017
Coastal Grill Chain Provides Funding to Support Coral Reef Conservation and Protection SAN DIEGO – Rubio’s® Restaurants, Inc., the coastal grill restaurant chain known for…
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Enviros Blast Army Corps Over Wrong Evidence In Reef Row
February 2, 2017
[A] 25-year-old photo of coral in the Cayman Islands ended up as evidence purporting to show reef recovery in Florida waters in a suit…
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Port Everglades Action Alert!
January 24, 2017
Port Everglades Expansion Dredging: STAND UP FOR YOUR REEFS! Florida’s reefs are invaluable to the economy, ecology, and livelihood…
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Corps Commits to Conduct New Environmental Studies Before Port Everglades Expansion Dredging Begins
January 23, 2017
Dredging delayed until 2019 January 23, 2017, FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will go back to square one and conduct…
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Waterkeeper Groups & Earthjustice Urges U.S. EPA to Reject Florida Rule Allowing More Toxic Chemicals in Public’s Water
January 20, 2017
State Didn’t Use Proper Science or Ensure Adequate Public Participation January 20, 2017, TALLAHASSEE – On behalf of Miami Waterkeeper and the St Johns…
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Port Everglades Press Release
November 2, 2016
SCUBA And Environmental Organizations Challenge Massive Dredging Project To Try To Save Threatened Corals. August 17, 2016. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.— A group of environmental…
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What’s up with the algae bloom?
July 12, 2016
The last few weeks, we’ve seen some of the worst algae blooms ever recorded in southeastern Florida. It’s not a natural event; it’s entirely…
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Ecosystem Protection
Styrofoam Ban Passed!
June 14, 2016
Your voices have been heard! Miami-Dade County has agreed to ban Styrofoam products from beaches, parks, and marinas in the county starting in July…
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