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Press Release: Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act – Complaint Filed

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Press Release: Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act – Complaint Filed

January 14, 2021

Earthjustice sues on behalf of conservation groups to stop EPA rubber-stamping Florida wetlands destruction EPA’s approval of developer-backed scheme to turn permitting over to…

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Keeping penalties for polluters in the Clean Water Act

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Keeping penalties for polluters in the Clean Water Act

January 13, 2021

Directly contradicting Congress, the EPA wants to do away with essential Clean Water Act provisions. Our coalition is working hard to make sure this…

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Rachel Silverstein on Lunker Dog’s Reel Guy Podcast

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Rachel Silverstein on Lunker Dog’s Reel Guy Podcast

January 6, 2021

Miami Waterkeeper’s Rachel Silverstein appeared on Lunker Dog’s Reel Guy Podcast on January 5, 2021. The two had an engaging conversation about the various…

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Rachel Silverstein Presents to the US Coastal Research Program

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Rachel Silverstein Presents to the US Coastal Research Program

January 5, 2021

In January 2021, the United States Coastal Research Program (USCRP) brought together a virtual workshop of experts on coastal pollutants and resilient coastal ecosystems….

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Press Release: Feds Agree to Protect Nassau Grouper Habitat

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Press Release: Feds Agree to Protect Nassau Grouper Habitat

January 4, 2021

For Immediate Release, December 23, 2020   Feds Agree to Protect Nassau Grouper Habitat Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Nearshore Waters Need Safeguards…

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We Have Reached 1000 Eyes on the Water!

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We Have Reached 1000 Eyes on the Water!

January 4, 2021

Miami Waterkeeper’s 1000 Eyes on the Water program has empowered members of the community to report pollution since its creation in late 2018. Today,…

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Miami-Dade Plan of Action for Septic Systems

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Miami-Dade Plan of Action for Septic Systems

December 10, 2020

As waters rise, so will the chances of septic system failure in South Florida. Approximately 9,000 septic tanks in Miami-Dade County are currently vulnerable…

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South Florida Septic Story

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South Florida Septic Story

November 11, 2020

Miami Waterkeeper’s “Stop Septic Pollution” campaign is a key front in the fight to preserve South Florida’s clean water for generations to come. Aaron…

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Watch “Waves of Change”: Miami Waterkeeper’s 10-Year Celebration

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Watch “Waves of Change”: Miami Waterkeeper’s 10-Year Celebration

October 27, 2020

The Miami we know and love depends on clean water. We are proud of the work we do every day and the way you,…

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New Collaborative Project to Evaluate Coral Gables Waterway

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New Collaborative Project to Evaluate Coral Gables Waterway

September 30, 2020

Solid science is the foundation of good policy. That’s why Miami Waterkeeper is excited to collaborate with Florida International University, the University of Massachusetts,…

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Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Grant Announcement

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Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Grant Announcement

September 25, 2020

We are very proud to announce our newest family foundation partner, The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation. This partnership will support our environmental education and…

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City of Miami Septic to Sewer Resolution

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City of Miami Septic to Sewer Resolution

September 24, 2020

Miami Waterkeeper applauds the City of Miami for unanimously passing a resolution on septic to sewer conversion. This resolution called for increased funding for…

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