Miami Waterkeeper Stakeholder Toolkit
Stakeholder Toolkit
This Stakeholder Toolkit provides resources for you to advocate for Miami Waterkeeper and engage your networks in our work. Scroll through or click a button below to go directly to a given section.
Quick Facts Programs & Campaigns Recent Updates Fundraise
Downloadable Materials National Media Coverage Additional Resources
Quick Facts
What is Miami Waterkeeper?
Miami Waterkeeper (MWK) is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to protect Biscayne Bay and the surrounding watershed. We are an independent organization that is a member of the International Waterkeeper Alliance, a global network of clean water advocates. You can watch a video overview of Miami Waterkeeper here.
What is MWK's mission?
We protect South Florida’s waters by advocating for resilient solutions grounded in science, rooted in nature, and driven by community.
What is MWK's vision?
We envision a resilient South Florida that is a global leader in clean water solutions, where thriving communities and nature coexist.
What are MWK's values?
With science guiding our actions and fearless advocacy driving our efforts, we inspire the community to enact meaningful change and create a lasting impact on our natural environment.
Science: Through sound science, rigorous research, and transparency, we build trust, ensuring that all decisions are data-informed.
Fearless Advocacy: Standing firm in the face of challenges, we advocate tirelessly for policies and practices that prioritize the health and resilience of the environment.
Community: Through building community knowledge and championing inclusivity, we believe in the power of every voice to drive meaningful and lasting change for all.
Nature: Believing in the intrinsic value of nature, we are committed to safeguarding and restoring our natural environment, ensuring its resilience for future generations.
What are MWK's approaches?
Science | Policy | Education & Outreach
What are MWK's focus areas?
Clean Water | Habitat Protection | Sea Level Rise Resilience
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Recent Updates
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Fundraise & Engage
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The PartnerSHIP Program is MWK's major gift program that recognizes and engages key supporters throughout the year. Download the PartnerSHIP deck to learn more. |
Give Miami Day is MWK's largest fundraising campaign. Over the course of four days (GMD and an early giving period), we participate in this Miami Foundation online event that invites everyone in the community to be a philanthropist. By being a Miami Waterkeeper Champion, you can host a personal fundraising page and engage your personal network in supporting clean water through MWK's work. |
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Host a Captains Party Fundraiser to introduce your network to Miami Waterkeeper and raise funds. Captains Parties can be breakfasts, lunches, cocktail receptions, etc. -- any way you believe your personal network would most like to engage in the work. Read more about goals and expectations for Captains here. |
Our monthly giving program is currently under development. More information will be shared here soon. |
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Engage your company's employees in volunteerism in a day of service. Download this brochure to view ways to engage. |
Downloadable Materials
Click on the image to download.
 Annual Report 2021 |
 Fertilizer Awareness Postcard (English) |
 Fertilizer Awareness Postcard (Spanish) |
 Boating Reference Card |
 Boating for the Bay Wallet Card |
 1000 Eyes on the Water Wallet Card |
National Media Coverage
- VICE News: Mangrove vs. Man-With-View (2022)
- NBC News: Will Aging U.S. Power Plants be able to withstand Climate Change? (2022)
- New York Times: (multiple features, 2014-2021)
- CNN: Florida's Coral Reef System in Rapid Decay, Scientists Say (2016)
- National Geographic: Miami's Choice: Bigger Ships or Coral Reefs? (2015)
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