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“Preserving Florida’s Waterways: Miami Waterkeeper’s Mission for

Clean Water and Resilient Ecosystems”

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Miami Waterkeeper, a non-profit organization based in Florida, is dedicated to

the mission of preserving and protecting the state’s waterways, which are a

significant contributor to the $112 billion annual tourism revenue. The

organization is particularly focused on the Biscayne Bay watershed, from the

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Everglades to coral reefs. They aim to protect the ecosystems that depend on

clean water, including corals, seagrasses, and mangroves, and address the

issue of sea level rise resiliency.

Miami Waterkeeper employs a multidisciplinary approach involving science,

policy advocacy, and education outreach. They have been successful in

securing significant protections for the waterways and continue to find local

solutions to the global problem of climate change.

The organization offers several initiatives to ensure clean water for all. These

include training the public to document and report pollution, preventing algae

blooms, and regulating stormwater runoff violations. They also aim to protect

native ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses, which provide

ecosystem services like shoreline protection, wildlife habitat, and defense

against storm surges.

Miami Waterkeeper works in collaboration with its most dedicated supporters,

known as the PartnerSHIP, to incorporate emerging science in their decisions

and policy proposals. They also rely on community support and donations to

fund their education, research, and advocacy efforts for clean water and

healthy habitats. Their work results in increased clean water, climate change

and sea level rise resiliency, and habitat protection.