Powering Miami: Florida Power & Light's Turkey Point Nuclear Reactors

Following the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's decision to reapprove Turkey Point's license extension, Miami Waterkeeper is formally challenging the ruling in Federal Court, raising concerns about climate risk, aging infrastructure, and ongoing groundwater contamination.

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Water is vital to Miami's culture, economy, and ecology. From the Everglades to Biscayne Bay and coral reefs, these ecosystems protect our shorelines, wildlife, and build resilience against rising seas. Learn how we’re protecting Miami’s waters for the future.
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Port Everglades Dredging Project Threatens Rare Florida Coral Reefs
Port Everglades Dredging Project Threatens Rare Florida Coral Reefs
An Army Corps project could wipe out one of Florida’s last thriving coral reefs
An Army Corps project could wipe out one of Florida’s last thriving coral reefs
The fate of one of the last thriving coral reefs in Florida may be imperiled...
Concerns Rise Over Port Everglades Expansion's Impact on Coral Reefs
Concerns Rise Over Port Everglades Expansion's Impact on Coral Reefs
Trashing our oceans: Feds plan the biggest permitted coral destruction in US history
Trashing our oceans: Feds plan the biggest permitted coral destruction in US history
 Ten million corals are in the path of a federal dredging project in Florida
Ten million corals are in the path of a federal dredging project in Florida
 Why hurricane flooding is about to get even more dangerous in Florida
Why hurricane flooding is about to get even more dangerous in Florida
 Study surprises scientists with its findings: millions of coral at Port Everglades
Study surprises scientists with its findings: millions of coral at Port Everglades
 Miami’s Drinking Water Is Threatened by a Florida Nuclear Plant
Miami’s Drinking Water Is Threatened by a Florida Nuclear Plant
Bloomberg. June 6, 2025.
Summer heat brings fish kills in South Florida. Here’s what to do if you see one.
Summer heat brings fish kills in South Florida. Here’s what to do if you see one.
Miami Herald. June 30, 2025. Fish kills are most common in canals, nearshore areas, and...
WPLG Anchor Talks Turkey Point Safety with Miami Waterkeeper
WPLG Anchor Talks Turkey Point Safety with Miami Waterkeeper
Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant was approved to operate until the 2050s—a total of 80...

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📅 May 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Miami Waterkeeper Office
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Kayak Clean Up
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📅 May 16, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Matheson Hammock Park Atoll
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Yoga & Marine Debris Clean-Up
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📅 May 23, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
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Microplastics Marine Debris Clean-Up
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📅 May 30, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Peacock Park
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Kayak Clean Up
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📅 May 31, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Deering Estate
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Mangrove Cleanup & Fossil Reef Snorkel at Bear Cut Preserve
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📅 June 06, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Kayak Clean Up
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📅 June 13, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Crandon Marina
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📅 June 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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📅 July 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Kayak Clean Up
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📅 July 19, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Mangrove Cleanup & Fossil Reef Snorkel at Bear Cut Preserve
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📅 August 02, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Kayak Clean Up
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📅 August 08, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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📅 August 09, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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📅 September 06, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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📅 September 20, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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