Environmental Crisis Response

Rapidly addressing pollution events and environmental emergencies to reduce harm to waterways, wildlife, and communities.

Environmental Crisis Response: Protecting Biscayne Bay

Be our eyes on the water. Report pollution and environmental concerns in Biscayne Bay. We review every report, notify appropriate agencies, and follow up to ensure accountability.

Report Pollution

Why Report Pollution?

Your community reports drive environmental action. Pollution can quickly harm Biscayne Bay and the wildlife, communities, and businesses that depend on it. Fish kills, algae blooms, sewage spills, oil sheens, and sediment plumes are often signs of larger environmental problems.
Every report helps us identify emerging issues, document pollution, and determine when additional investigation or agency action is needed.

Report Pollution

How Miami Waterkeeper Responds to Environmental Crises

Miami Waterkeeper reviews and responds to every pollution report with a multidisciplinary approach:

  • Assess and document the incident
  • Notify the appropriate agencies
  • Follow up on investigations and agency response
  • Inform the public with timely, location-specific updates
  • Advocate for immediate fixes and long-term solutions
  • Hold polluters accountable when protections are violated

When pollution results in a larger environmental crisis, we also conduct scientific investigations, monitor water quality, and work with partners to identify causes and drive action.

Share this campaign

Explore Related Work

PUBLISHED WORK

Media Coverage

Stories of Accountability & Recovery

Miami Waterkeeper has been cited by local and national outlets as a trusted source on South Florida water quality, policy, and environmental justice.

Miami Herald

A developer financed a film on what ails Miami. He says developers can do better

September 14, 2026

The Miami Herald previewed “The Future We Build,” a new short documentary on the compounding crises facing Miami, opening with environmental advocate Rachel Silverstein…

Read more

Italy Report USA

Miami Beach Promossa a Pieni Voti nella Gestione delle Acque Piovane

August 29, 2026

Italy Report USA reported on the Stormwater Report Card — produced by Miami Waterkeeper with the Everglades Law Center and the University of Miami’s environmental program — highlighting Miami Beach’s strong marks for managing stormwater….

Read more

WTVJ-TV – NBC 6 South Florida

Another Dredging Project on Hold in Broward Amid Coral and Conch Concerns

August 21, 2026

NBC 6 South Florida covered the pause on another Broward dredging project amid concerns for coral and queen conch, quoting Miami Waterkeeper CEO Rachel Silverstein on a coral she described as “functionally extinct in the state of Florida.” Our group is one of those behind the challenge….

Read more

Support our work

We’re committed to transparency, accountability, and maximizing the impact of every dollar entrusted to us. Be part of the change and donate today!

Florida Solicitation of Contributions Registration #CH46021 A copy of the official registration and financial information for Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper (aka Miami Waterkeeper), a Florida-based nonprofit organization, may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state or visiting www.800HELPFLA.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Social Feed

@miamiwaterkeeper