Miami Waterkeeper's 7th Annual State of the Water

MIAMI (FL), February 5th, 2025 – Miami Waterkeeper's 7th Annual State of the Water is taking place on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. Miami Waterkeeper’s CEO and Waterkeeper, Dr. Rachel Silverstein, and her team — along with board members, supporters, members of the public, and the emcee for the evening, former North Bay Village Vice Mayor Marvin Wilmoth — will convene at Rusty Pelican (3201 Rickenbacker Cwy, Key Biscayne) to talk about the strength of Miami's community, resilience, and the way we power our future.

State of the Water, Miami Waterkeeper’s signature annual event, serves as a unique forum for community leaders to address the issues facing our waterways. This year, the event will focus on how we power Miami and will address questions such as: 

• What will happen around the Turkey Point nuclear power plant as seas rise and hurricanes become more powerful?
• How can we ensure both energy security and environmental safety for future generations? 
• How do we protect our community's right to clean water and safe power when our aging nuclear plant faces rising seas?

Since 2018, Miami Waterkeeper has been front and center in the conversations around the two Turkey Point nuclear reactors and Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) attempts to extend its license to 2053 — which would make it the longest-running plant in history — without a full review of the risks. Miami Waterkeeper is now the sole plaintiff fighting this crucial battle with regional — and national — ramifications.  

State of the Water provides an opportunity for South Floridians to come together with community leaders to discuss the local impact and global implications of Turkey Point, and the future of energy in South Florida. It’s a chance to network over hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and to honor the recipient of the 2025 Porter Prize, which recognizes a local environmental champion who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in protecting South Florida's waterways. This year’s winner is Craig Grossenbacher, Water Resources Coordination Division Chief for the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management. He’s led critical efforts for Everglades restoration, wastewater management, Environmentally Endangered Lands,  and water quality protection.

Tickets for the State of the Water event can be purchased on the Miami Waterkeeper website: www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/sow2025. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with the program running from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, please contact: [email protected]

About Miami Waterkeeper:

Miami Waterkeeper is a non-profit organization that develops local solutions to global challenges. Miami Waterkeeper protects South Florida’s waters by advocating for resilient solutions grounded in science, rooted in nature, and driven by community. As a leader in environmental advocacy in South Florida, Miami Waterkeeper envisions a resilient South Florida that is a global leader in clean water solutions, where thriving communities and nature coexist. For more information, please visit www.miamiwaterkeeper.org.

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Rebecca Sharpe. Chief Marketing Officer. +1(305) 905 0856. Email: [email protected]