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Ecosystem Protection
2023 Boat Show Sea Trials in Essential Manatee Habitat
November 2, 2022
In the chilly winter months, manatees migrate down the coast of Florida to winter over in Central and South Florida waters. Some of these…
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Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary Still at Risk
June 1, 2022
For decades, Miami-Dade has protected a bright line to stop urban sprawl into the Everglades, called the “Urban Development Boundary”; this is one of…
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Ecosystem Protection
Water Win: Mangrove Ban Ordinance Withdrawn
May 31, 2022
The City of Miami Commissioners withdrew a proposed ordinance that would have banned planting mangroves at City parks. Mangroves are incredibly beneficial for…
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Ecosystem Protection
Agenda Item 2A Vote Put On Hold
February 10, 2022
For decades, Miami-Dade has protected a boundary line to stop urban sprawl into the Everglades, called the “Urban Development Boundary” (UDB). This is one…
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Hold Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary Line
September 16, 2021
Recently, you were asked to let our County Commissioners know that you want them to Hold the Line on Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary….
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Ecosystem Protection
Right Whales Need Your Help
March 24, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper submitted a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urging them to use their authority and protect the critically endangered…
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Ecosystem Protection
Water Win! Feds Agree to Protect Nassau Grouper Habitat
December 23, 2020
Water Win alert! As a result of a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, WildEarth Guardians and Miami Waterkeeper, the National Marine Fisheries Service…
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Ecosystem Protection
Waterkeepers Florida Weighs in on FDEP Stormwater Rules
October 1, 2020
Waterkeepers Florida, along with a strong coalition of Florida environmental organizations, banded together to provide extensive support for clean water positive stormwater regulations on…
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Ecosystem Protection
What’s in a Watershed? A Look Into the Waterways We Protect
June 19, 2020
Miami Waterkeeper operates in the two most populous counties in the State of Florida, Miami Dade and Broward Counties. These counties have more than…
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Ecosystem Protection
Saving the Seagrass!
June 10, 2019
Executive Director and Waterkeeper, Rachel Silverstein, provided a keynote address for Sierra Club Miami at their “Saving Seagrass” event at the Sacred Space Miami. Rachel…
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Ecosystem Protection
An Ultra Mistake?
March 14, 2019
Ultra is an annual electronic music festival that was founded in 1999 in Miami. This annual event has brought hundreds of thousands of people…
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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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