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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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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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Congratulations Monique!

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Congratulations Monique!

July 9, 2019

  Our policy intern, Monique Paul, was awarded the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Master of Professional Science Student…

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Don’t Forget Your Boat!

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Don’t Forget Your Boat!

June 29, 2019

Have you noticed abandoned or derelict vessels in Biscayne Bay? These vessels are both navigational hazards and eyesores for our community. Derelict vessels ranging…

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Miami Waterkeeper Welcome Programs Intern, Maria!

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Miami Waterkeeper Welcome Programs Intern, Maria!

June 24, 2019

Welcome to our new Program Intern, Maria Briz! Maria has always had a passion for conservation and environmental education so she is currently pursuing a Professional…

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Moms for Clean Water

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Moms for Clean Water

June 20, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2019 Contacts:  Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper & President of Waterkeepers Florida (904) 509-3260, [email protected] Jen Lomberk, Matanzas Riverkeeper…

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Environmental Protection Agency Interpretive Statement Comments

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Environmental Protection Agency Interpretive Statement Comments

June 14, 2019

On April 15, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency issued an Interpretive Statement (“Interpretive Statement on Releases of Pollutants from Point Sources to Groundwater”), which…

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Junior Ambassadors Hold A Discussion Panel!

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Junior Ambassadors Hold A Discussion Panel!

June 12, 2019

Before their graduation, our Junior Ambassadors‘ final task was to deliver a public presentation about an environmental topic of their choice. Some of our…

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