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Honoring the Service of our Founding Board Chair, Lauren Brown Hornor
March 31, 2022
After serving on Miami Waterkeeper’s Board of Directors as its Chair for over a decade, Lauren Brown Hornor is stepping down from her role…
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Thanks, but no tanks! MWK comments on state septic rule-making
February 25, 2022
Miami-Dade County has known for over 50 years (!) that septic tanks in our urban, low-lying coastal area are dangerous to public and environmental…
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reverses Course and Rescinds Turkey Point’s License Extension
February 24, 2022
For Immediate Release, February 24, 2022 Media Contacts: Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D., Miami Waterkeeper 305 905 0856, [email protected] Mark Drajem, NRDC 202 289 2436, [email protected]…
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Dr. Silverstein Presents at UF Water Institute Symposium
February 23, 2022
On February 23, 2022, Dr. Rachel Silverstein, Miami Waterkeeper’s Executive Director and Waterkeeper, presented during the 8th biennial University of Florida (UF) Water Institute…
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Miami Waterkeeper x Breakthrough Miami Enrichment Day
February 1, 2022
Miami Waterkeeper continued our partnership with Breakthrough Miami (BTM) to give students the opportunity to become scientists for the day! BTM Scholars joined MWK…
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Miami Waterkeeper Comments on the SFWMD’s Draft Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan
January 31, 2022
Miami Waterkeeper has reviewed the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) draft plan to address the impacts of rising sea levels, extreme weather events,…
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Miami Waterkeeper Board of Trustees Changing Hands after 6 years of Exceptional Service
January 31, 2022
David and Maria Schwedel, the founders and inaugural Co-Chairs of Miami Waterkeeper’s Board of Trustees, will hand over the leadership role to Gregory Frankel…
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Miami Plastic Patrol
January 26, 2022
Melinda Paduani, a PhD candidate at FIU Institute of Environment, led a Miami Plastic Patrol workshop at our office. The group learned about microplastics…
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Agenda Item 2A Update
January 25, 2022
On Thursday, January 13, the six Commissioners on the County Infrastructure, Operations, and Innovation Committee were to consider Agenda Item 2A, sponsored by Commissioner…
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Miami Waterkeeper x Project T.H.U.G. Enrichment Day
January 24, 2022
Miami Waterkeeper partnered with SeaKeepers to take 18 Project T.H.U.G. 8th and 11th graders out on the water for a day packed full of…
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Junior Ambassador Advocacy Training
January 8, 2022
On Saturday, January 8th, 2022, 26 Junior Ambassadors logged on for their 3rd Advocacy Training of the program. This virtual training focused on stakeholder…
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Miami Waterkeeper Works to Protect Florida’s Wetlands
December 21, 2021
Florida is home to some of the most sensitive waterways and habitats in the world. Our public health, economy, and environment depend on the…
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