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Major Water Win: Miami-Dade County Approves Fertilizer Ordinance
April 20, 2021
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, the Miami-Dade County Commission passed a strong fertilizer ordinance on second reading–making it law. The future of Biscayne Bay and…
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Miami Waterkeeper and Partners file Notice of Intent to Sue under the Endangered Species Act
March 31, 2021
On August 20, 2020, the state of Florida asked the EPA to grant the state control over dredge and fill permitting, also known as…
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Legal Actions
March 30, 2021
Protecting Florida’s Coral Reefs from the Impacts of Dredging In a race to expand U.S. ports to accommodate larger, next-generation shipping vessels, the U.S….
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In Support of a Monroe County Fertilizer Ordinance
March 29, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper views fertilizer ordinances as key legislative tools in protecting our waterways. Kelly Cox, Miami Waterkeeper’s General Counsel, spoke at Monroe County’s Board…
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Junior Ambassador Boat Trip – Weekend Review
March 24, 2021
Miami Waterkeeper is proud to showcase our second year in partnership with The International Seakeepers Society. This unique partnership was formed in early 2020…
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Repeating History: Statement on Port Everglades
March 24, 2021
Expansion In partnership with Earthjustice, the Center for Biological Diversity, and the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, Miami Waterkeeper submitted comments to the U.S….
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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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A Comparative Analysis of Miami Dade County’s 2018 and 2020 Septic Reports
March 22, 2021
In December 2020, Miami Dade County announced a “Plan of Action” report to address septic tanks that are vulnerable to sea level rise. This report follows…
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Clean Water
Coral Gables Water Quality Assessment Project
March 16, 2021
Coral Gables, the City Beautiful, took a large step in addressing nutrient pollution in the Coral Gables Waterway, and ultimately Biscayne Bay, by proceeding…
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Temple Beth Am Cleanup with Miami Waterkeeper for Mitzvah Day 2021
March 14, 2021
For the last two years, Miami Waterkeeper has had the pleasure of hosting Temple Beth Am (TBAM), a full-service synagogue in Pinecrest, FL, for…
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March 2021 Port Everglades Status Report
March 12, 2021
The Port Everglades dredging project threatens vulnerable wildlife and habitats. Miami Waterkeeper, in conjunction with the Center for Biological Diversity, Florida Wildlife Federation, and…
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Waterkeepers Florida Letter to the EPA
March 11, 2021
Waterkeepers Florida, representing all of Florida’s Waterkeepers, wrote to the EPA expressing grave concerns over the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) permit modification to…
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