7th Annual State of the Water: Powering Miami (2025)

Our 7th annual event, held at Rusty Pelican, gathered local leaders to examine how Miami is powered, spotlighting energy security, the aging Turkey Point nuclear plant, rising seas, and clean-water rights, awarding the Porter Prize to restoration and environmental science leader Craig Grossenbacher.

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You showed up because you care about Miami’s waters. You knew the stakes. The future of Turkey Point and our waterways is one of the biggest challenges facing South Florida—one that will shape our environment for generations to come.

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Speakers

Daniella Levine Cava – Porter Presenter
Miami-Dade County Mayor

Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D. – Keynote Speaker
CEO and Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper

Marvin Wilmoth – Emcee
Former Vice Mayor, North Bay Village

Craig Grossenbacher – Port Prize Awardee
Division of Environmental Resources Management

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