Foxwynd Foundation Commits to Matching Donations Made to Miami Waterkeeper

Coral Gables, FL – 12/3/2025 — Miami Waterkeeper has been awarded a matching grant of nearly $15,500 from the Foxwynd Foundation to make every dollar donated to the organization’s “Clean Water, Thriving Habitats: Volunteer Restoration Project” have 2x the impact. The project includes expanded coastal habitat restoration and marine debris clean-up events, engaging hundreds of community volunteers to protect Biscayne Bay’s vital ecosystems.

Thanks to the Foxwynd Foundation, community members who volunteer with Miami Waterkeeper will have the unique opportunity to restore South Florida’s native ecosystems, which are essential habitats for local wildlife – fish, birds, and more – and which serve as natural buffers against erosion and storm surge. These remote sites, often neglected due to their inaccessibility, will now benefit from regular volunteer clean-ups supported by kayak and boat access. Community volunteers will remove invasive species, plant native vegetation, and clean up marine debris from mangrove spoil islands.

“Thanks to the Foxwynd Foundation, generous donors to our Clean Water, Thriving Habitats Project will have their impact doubled,” said Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D., CEO and Waterkeeper. “And we will be able to expand our restoration efforts by engaging more volunteers in meaningful, hands-on work to protect Biscayne Bay. This partnership not only helps restore critical habitat but also empowers our community to take action for the water we all depend on.”

The Foxwynd Foundation DAF funded the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous donation to Miami Waterkeeper, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that protects Biscayne Bay and the surrounding watershed. Community donations and the matching funds from the Foxwynd Foundation will allow the Miami Waterkeeper team to host 23 additional volunteer events over the next 12 months, restoring and cleaning up seven acres of native habitat and removing nearly 1,000 pounds of marine debris from sensitive ecosystems.

More than 400 community members are expected to volunteer, including high school students in Miami Waterkeeper’s Junior Ambassador program and participants in the organization’s Youth Environmental Action Days and Floating Classrooms, helping to build the next generation of environmental leaders.

“We are thrilled to support Miami Waterkeeper and their efforts to restore Biscayne Bay’s vital habitats,” stated Dr. Paul Clark, Grant Committee Member, Foxwynd Foundation. “This matching grant will amplify the impact of every donation, empowering volunteers and the community to protect the ecosystems that sustain wildlife and people alike.”

Together, Miami Waterkeeper, the Foxwynd Foundation, and members of the community – both donors and volunteers – will foster healthier habitats, reduce marine debris, and support a more resilient Bay for both wildlife and the community.

To volunteer at one of Miami Waterkeeper’s upcoming events, sign up at www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/events. To make a donation in support of the match, visit www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/donate-foxwynd-match.

Media Contact:
Amanda Prieto, Chief Operating Officer
Miami Waterkeeper
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