Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Tag: Biscayne Bay

Ripple Effect: Water pollution in South Florida waterways (includes audio story)

Water pollution is a critical issue affecting communities, ecosystems and livelihoods. Throughout this podcast, we highlight experts and advocates who share insights and solutions...

Ripple Effect: How pollution affects Florida’s waterways (includes photo essay)

This photo gallery chronicles a beach cleanup event organized by a group of individuals passionate about the health of coastal environments. A team effort,...

Ripple Effect: How pollution threatens South Florida’s waters and communities (includes...

South Florida waters face a direct threat from pollution that has long impacted ecosystems and local communities. At Pelican Harbor Marina on the JFK...

A run-off and a rematch, the District 7 County Commissioner race...

In 2020, former Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner lost by 1,301 votes to school board member and lawyer Raquel Regalado for a then-open District 7...

Top environmental issues in South Florida

South Florida faces a unique set of environmental challenges. From littering and illegal dumping to leaking septic tanks contaminating the bay, and the release...

Marine life struggles as Biscayne Bay water quality declines (includes video...

The waters of Biscayne Bay, once thriving with marine life, face a crisis as pollution levels rise and threaten the ecosystem. Toxins from human...

Hidden gems: Biscayne National Park Institute’s elusive boat tours (includes video...

On a recent Saturday around 9:30 a.m., the Stingray – a passenger boat contracted by the Biscayne National Park Institute – steamed toward Boca...

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosted by FIU in Washington, D.C....

On May 22, Florida International University's Washington, D.C. office hosted the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for a legislative briefing on FIU’s Climate Technologies...

Sea level rise leads to changes at iconic Peacock Park

One of Coconut Grove’s most iconic views will soon start to look a little different. The culprit? Climate change. Peacock Park will be the site...

Boat dwellers in Miami Beach plan to voice complaints at commission...

Miami Beach boat dwellers who have been cut off from their lifeline to the city plan to show up in force today at Miami...