Clean Water
Clean water is at the heart of everything we do.
We monitor pollution sources, push for stricter stormwater controls, and educate homeowners on eco-friendly practices that keep our bays and beaches safe.
Our advocacy ensures that public health and local ecosystems come before profit and pollution.
Through our clean water initiatives, Miami Waterkeeper works to protect the water you love by:
Preventing pollution by training the public to document and report pollution through our 1000 Eyes on the Water program
Preventing algae blooms by working to reduce fertilizer use, septic tanks leaks, and sewage spills
Protecting against contamination from our aging nuclear power plant
Regulating and enforcing stormwater runoff violations
Fighting against proposed rules that would allow more toxic and cancer-causing chemicals in Florida's water
Training the next generation of environmental leaders through our Junior Ambassador program
Monitoring popular recreational beaches and waterways for fecal indicator bacteria
Reporting the latest water quality data to the public on theswimguide.org
Litigating against polluters who break environmental laws
Working to stop failing septic tanks