OUR MISSION
We protect South Florida’s waters by
advocating for resilient solutions
grounded in science, rooted in nature,
and driven by community.
our VISION
With science guiding our actions and fearless advocacy propelling our efforts, we inspire the community to enact meaningful change and create a lasting impact for our natural environment.
OUR WORK
Everything we do flows through our theory of change, which includes three disciplines. Together, they form a complete cycle: we understand the problem, we fight to solve it, and we bring people along.
Science & Research
Filling critical knowledge gaps with science that informs policy and protects South Florida’s waterways and communities.
PROGRAMS
Weekly sampling across South Florida, filling gaps in the Florida Healthy Beaches program and keeping public data current.
Filling critical knowledge gaps with science that informs policy and protects South Florida’s waterways and communities.
Policy & Advocacy
We advocate for stronger environmental protections, influence decision-makers, and hold polluters accountable to ensure policies safeguard waterways, habitats, and communities.
PROGRAMS
Mobilizing communities and decision-makers to champion clean water and ensure local voices shape environmental policy.
Working with local, state, and federal officials to strengthen laws protecting South Florida’s water and communities.
Holding polluters accountable through legal action when waterways are threatened and environmental laws need enforcement.
Education & Outreach
We engage residents, schools, and community groups to raise awareness and inspire action—empowering people to protect South Florida’s water, ecosystems, and coastal communities for the future.
Hands-on action with neighbors to protect and restore South Florida’s waterways.
Empowering high school students to lead local efforts for clean water through advocacy training, service, and community education.
Training adults to become local environmental leaders through service and community action.
Community-powered program training residents to identify, document, and report pollution in real time, helping us respond faster and hold polluters accountable.
While our programs describe how we work, our priorities and campaigns are how we fight for clean water.
Our Priorities
From the Everglades to the reef, we protect Biscayne Bay and South Florida’s water, ecosystems, and communities to ensure a healthy, resilient future for all.
(01)
Clean Water
We monitor pollution, take action, and advocate for stronger protections to ensure healthy waterways across South Florida.
See Our Clean Water Campaigns(02)
Ecosystem Protection
We protect South Florida’s coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and the wildlife that depends on these vital ecosystems.
See Our Ecosystem Protection Campaigns(03)
Sea Level Rise Resilience
We study risks, advance smarter policies, and support community planning to reduce flooding and protect neighborhoods, beaches, and coastal ecosystems.
See Our Sea Level Rise Resilience CampaignsOUR MISSION
Impact
Since 2010, Miami Waterkeeper has worked with the community to protect our waters through science, education and advocacy. Scroll to learn more.
1,000
+
pollution reports received and responded to
10
peer-reviewed scientific papers published
1.0
m+
public views of our water quality reports
10,100
+
water samples taken since 2020
90
+
U.S. nuclear reactors subject to more stringent regulation
80
%
of county canals stopped chemical spraying.
1920.73
sq. miles of Nassau Grouper critical habitat designated.
5
-year
legal battle successfully waged to protect wetlands
32,000
+
lbs of marine debris removed
37,000
+
community members engaged at events
246
Junior Ambassador youth leaders graduated
2,600
+
Community members trained in 1,000 Eyes
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 moreItaly 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 moreWTVJ-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 moreYour support fuels science, legal action, and community
solutions for clean water.
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