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Waterkeepers Florida 404 update

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Waterkeepers Florida 404 update

March 5, 2021

Earthjustice, on behalf of a number of national and Florida-based conservation and environmental organizations including Miami Waterkeeper, has filed a Motion for Partial Summary…

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Proposed Revisions to Endangered Species Act Habitat Rules

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Proposed Revisions to Endangered Species Act Habitat Rules

March 4, 2021

The U.S. Department of the Interior is considering two recently proposed rules that would modify how habitats are defined under the Endangered Species Act…

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Petition to Stop FPL’s Turkey Point Dismissed

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Petition to Stop FPL’s Turkey Point Dismissed

March 4, 2021

On March 4, 2021, the US Court of Appeals dismissed the petition we launched, in conjunction with Friends of the Earth and Natural Resources…

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The Fight Against FPL’s Turkey Point Pollution Continues

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The Fight Against FPL’s Turkey Point Pollution Continues

January 28, 2021

FPL’s irresponsible management of its Turkey Point Nuclear Plant risks the future of Biscayne Bay and threatens the viability of many sensitive species. We…

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Miami Waterkeeper Launches Fort Lauderdale Water Monitoring Program

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Miami Waterkeeper Launches Fort Lauderdale Water Monitoring Program

January 20, 2021

We are excited to announce an expansion of our water quality monitoring program in partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Beginning in January…

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Miami Waterkeeper Adds New Technology to Water Quality Monitoring Program

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Miami Waterkeeper Adds New Technology to Water Quality Monitoring Program

January 20, 2021

As part of our continued commitment to water quality monitoring, Miami Waterkeeper has added new YSI EXO sondes to our weekly water sampling program….

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Welcome Samantha!

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Welcome Samantha!

January 20, 2021

Please Join Miami Waterkeeper in welcoming Samantha Morejon as our new Environmental Technician! Samantha began her journey at Miami Waterkeeper as an intern in…

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Miami Beach Passes Fertilizer Ordinance

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Miami Beach Passes Fertilizer Ordinance

January 14, 2021

The City of Miami Beach passed a strong fertilizer ordinance on January 13, 2021 that includes fertilizer-free zones and a prohibited application period. Miami…

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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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