Poopy Water Warning Extended to Another Weekend - Key News
Weekend beachgoers will have to stay out of the water at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne until at least Monday because of high fecal bacteria levels, the Health Department said. Tests for the Key Biscayne Beach Club and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park beaches came up clear.
Picture Courtesy of Doral Family Journal
Miami Waterkeeper staff recently attended the grand opening of the new Doral Glades Park, a beautiful community resource that focuses heavily on nature and conservation. Over the past year, Miami Waterkeeper contribute our time and expertise to the park's Nature Center development so we were thrilled to see it complete and congratulate everyone involved!
Congratulations to North Bay Village for passing a fertilizer ordinance aimed at improving water quality in Biscayne Bay!
Ultra Touts Sustainability Initiatives Amid Search for Permanent Venue
Ultra is in the midst of what some might call a rebuilding year. The electronic music festival is searching for a new South Florida home after being kicked out of downtown Miami's Bayfront Park in 2018 and voluntarily leaving Virginia Key in 2019.
ENERGY TRANSITIONS: How a utility's crocodile plan clashed with climate
A Florida utility used the canals tied to cooling its nuclear reactors to help save the endangered American crocodile. But the company is now facing backlash and lawsuits as climate change makes those same canals a regional threat.
Our policy intern, Monique Paul, was awarded the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Master of Professional Science Student Award for Excellence in Ocean Stewardship!
Coral Gables looks at corralling use of herbicide RoundUp
Written by Catherine Lackner on July 9, 2019 Coral Gables is considering banning RoundUp, a Glyphosate-based herbicide, though that move would conflict with state law. Commissioner Pat Keon invited Kelly Cox, program director from Miami Waterkeeper, to address the city commission Tuesday about the effects of herbicides and fertilizers on urban landscapes.
Miami Waterkeeper Reports a Healthy Biscayne Bay is Worth $3.3 Billion | Miami Beach Times
By Theresa Pinto M.S., Contributing Reporter MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - Last month Miami Waterkeeper released their latest study, 'Restoring Biscayne Bay and the Economic Value of Rehydrating Coastal Wetlands', which valued the ecosystem services of a rehydrated Biscayne Bay at over $3.3 billion.
Seth Browarnik Is Redefining Swim Week
Swim Week is the time of year in Miami where swimwear lovers and designers gather to see the latest trends and designs. Some might say that there is no need for this type of event any more or that it is boring.
Army Corps Biologist To Plead Guilty To Lying
A former lead biologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who managed the controversial dredging of PortMiami will plead guilty to lying, her attorney told a Miami federal judge on Tuesday. Terri Jordan-Sellers was charged in May with lying to investigators with the U.S.
