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It’s Commerce Versus Coral at One of Florida’s Busiest Ports
April 10, 2026
Surfer Magazine framed the Port Everglades fight as commerce versus coral at one of Florida’s busiest ports, naming Miami Waterkeeper among the organizations stepping in.
Read moreCenter for Biological Diversity
Legal Victory Protects Florida Wetlands
March 27, 2026
Center for Biological Diversity announced a legal victory protecting Florida wetlands, in a case that included Miami Waterkeeper, the Florida Wildlife Federation and St. Johns Riverkeeper.
Read moreWUSF-FM (Tampa, FL)
Federal Jurisdiction Over Developing Florida’s Wetlands Is Upheld
March 27, 2026
WUSF reported that federal jurisdiction over developing Florida’s wetlands was upheld, a ruling welcomed by Earthjustice on behalf of Miami Waterkeeper and St. Johns Riverkeeper, among others.
Read moreEarthjustice
Court Victory for Florida Wetlands Protection
March 27, 2026
Earthjustice announced a court victory for Florida wetlands protection, representing Miami Waterkeeper, the Florida Wildlife Federation and St. Johns Riverkeeper in the case.
Read moreEl Nuevo Herald
DeSantis Firma un Proyecto de Ley para Reforzar la Protección Costera Basada en la Naturaleza
March 20, 2026
El Nuevo Herald reported, in Spanish, that Gov. DeSantis signed a bill strengthening nature-based coastal protection, quoting a Miami Waterkeeper policy specialist on how far the community has come.
Read moreThe Hanford Sentinel
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Bolster Nature-Based Coastline Protection
March 20, 2026
The Hanford Sentinel carried coverage of Gov. DeSantis signing a bill to bolster nature-based coastline protection, quoting a Miami Waterkeeper lawyer and policy specialist on the community’s progress.
Read moreMiami Herald
DeSantis Signs Bill to Bolster Nature-Based Coastline Protection
March 20, 2026
Miami Herald reported that Gov. DeSantis signed a bill to bolster nature-based coastline protection, quoting a lawyer and policy specialist with Miami Waterkeeper that the law shows how far the community has come.
Read moreWLRN-TV
Florida Promised to Restore a Quarter of the State’s Reef by 2050. So Where’s the Funding?
March 15, 2026
WLRN asked where the funding is for Florida’s promise to restore a quarter of its reef by 2050, quoting Miami Waterkeeper executive director Rachel Silverstein warning that projects may be pulled back for lack of money.
Read moreMiami Herald
It Was Florida vs. Miami Beach in Battle Over Water Park: Guess Who Won? | Opinion
March 13, 2026
Miami Herald ran an opinion piece co-authored by Miami Waterkeeper’s Rachel Silverstein on the Florida-versus-Miami Beach water park battle, warning against building on sensitive lands and flood-prone areas.
Read moreInsurance Journal
Florida Bills Would Open Door to More Housing in the Everglades, Brownfields
March 11, 2026
Insurance Journal reported on Florida bills that would open the door to more housing in the Everglades and on brownfields, quoting Miami Waterkeeper’s Rachel Silverstein warning against lowering the hurdles.
Read moreMiami Herald
Miami-Dade Environmental Agency Is One of Florida’s Oldest. Will It Survive?
March 10, 2026
Miami Herald asked whether DERM, one of Florida’s oldest environmental agencies, will survive, noting five groups including Miami Waterkeeper, Friends of the Everglades and Tropical Audubon defending its regulatory role.
Read moreWLRN-TV
This Miami-Dade Environmental Department Is One of the Oldest in the State. Will It Survive?
March 9, 2026
WLRN reported on the fight over DERM, one of the state’s oldest environmental departments, noting five groups including Miami Waterkeeper backing its regulatory role.
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