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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…

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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….

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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….

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PRESS Coverage

Our Water, Making Local & National Headlines

From local & national newspapers to broadcast networks, Miami Waterkeeper has been recognized as a leading voice on the future of South Florida’s waters.

Press Release

NEWS: Corps Temporarily Halts Fort Lauderdale Dredging Project After Conservationists’ Lawsuit

August 13, 2026

For Immediate Release, August 13, 2026 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to halt authorization of all dredging activity for Broward County’s…

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Press Release

Conservationists Challenge Dredging Project Near Port Everglades Over Endangered Species Act Violations

August 6, 2026

Miami Waterkeeper, the Center for Biological Diversity,  Florida Wildlife Federation and the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Marine Fisheries Service on Tuesday for violating the Endangered Species Act when permitting a sand dredging project near Port Everglades….

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Press Release

Miami-Dade Cities Overall Improve Stormwater Compliance, but Biscayne Bay is still at Risk

June 3, 2026

A coalition of environmental organizations released the Stormwater Report Card for Miami-Dade County, a comprehensive, independent assessment of how the county and its 34 municipal permittees manage polluted stormwater…

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VIDEOS

State of the Water | Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D. | 2025
State of the Water | Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D. | 2025

Watch our CEO and Waterkeeper, Dr. Rachel Silverstein, discuss the environmental and safety challen…

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The Future Of Miami | Clean Water Is What Makes Miami, Miami
The Future Of Miami | Clean Water Is What Makes Miami, Miami

We protect South Florida’s waters by advocating for resilient solutions grounded in science, root…

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The Army Corps Destroyed Miami's Coral Reefs
The Army Corps Destroyed Miami's Coral Reefs

Millions of corals, gone in an instant. The last natural staghorn corals in Florida, buried in sedi…

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