Letter to FDEP re: Cross site Impact Report examining impacts from PortMiami dredging

On July 31, 2018, Miami Waterkeeper provided comments regarding significant data issues identified in the November 2017 Dial Cordy and Associates (DCA) report entitled, “Miami Harbor Phase III Federal Channel Expansion Project Permit No. 0305721-001-BI Impact Assessment for Hardbottom Middle and Outer Reef Benthic Communities at Cross Sites” (hereafter “Report”). Read the full letter HERE. Donate […]

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On July 31, 2018, Miami Waterkeeper provided comments regarding significant data issues identified in the November 2017 Dial Cordy and Associates (DCA) report entitled, “Miami Harbor Phase III Federal Channel Expansion Project Permit No. 0305721-001-BI Impact Assessment for Hardbottom Middle and Outer Reef Benthic Communities at Cross Sites” (hereafter “Report”). Read the full letter HERE.

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