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DEP Removes 56 Tons of Hurricane Debris from Spoil Islands in Biscayne Bay

July 22, 2022

This article was originally published on July 22, 2022, by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Read original.

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Nationbuilder

VICE News: Mangrove Vs. Man-With-View

June 14, 2022

Dr. Rachel Silverstein met with Arielle Duhaime-Ross to discuss the indefinitely deferred ordinance that would have banned planting mangroves at City of Miami parks.  “Not

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Nationbuilder

As federal protections for wetlands shrink, Miami restores reverence for water

June 14, 2022

Published: June 29, 2023 Read the original article in Prism. A drive of just 24 minutes connects the high-rises of downtown Miami to the

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Economist

Opinion | Miami’s submarine future

June 9, 2022

June 9, 2022 Opinion | Miami’s submarine future American government is no match for global warming Click here to read the original article. Even

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WLRN

Report card finds Miami-Dade stormwater utilities shows poor compliance with pollution permits

June 7, 2022

This interview originally aired on June 7, 2022, by WRLN. Click here to listen.

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NBC Miami

Storm Flooding Causes Sewage Overflow, No-Swim Advisory in Miami-Dade

June 6, 2022

This article was originally published on June 6, 2022, by 6 South Florida. Read original.

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Community Newspapers

‘Who Is Miami’ combines storytelling, photos to tell community’s story

June 6, 2022

This article was originally published on June 6, 2022, by Miami’s Community News. Read original.  

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WSVN 7 News

Gallons of raw sewage spill into Miami River due to downpours

June 4, 2022

WSVN reports: According to Miami Waterkeeper, more than 1,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Miami River on Saturday due to the rain. Read

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Local 10 (WPLG)

Mangrove restoration remains key to keeping South Florida shorelines safe and beautiful

June 1, 2022

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Part of the Don’t Trash Our Treasure franchise has included discussing the benefits of restoring mangroves to South Florida’s shorelines, especially

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WLRN

Miami commissioner drops controversial proposal to ban planting mangroves in city parks

May 31, 2022

Read the original article published by WRLN May 31, 2022. 

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Miami New Times

Save Our Views! Proposed Ordinance Seeks to Ban Mangrove Planting in City Parks

May 30, 2022

What is more important: mangroves or waterfront views? “Mangroves are a key part of almost every plan for resilient coastlines that have been made

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CBS Local

Officials Worry Large Crowds Will Leave Mess Behind After Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2022

4CBS Miami Reports: “This is our second home, we’re here every day, more than 8 hours a day, from sunrise to sunset. We’re here

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