Miami Waterkeeper

Miami Waterkeeper is a non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida. With a team of four employees, the organization focuses on protecting South Florida's waterways through a variety of initiatives. Miami Waterkeeper works to safeguard precious waterways by advocating for science-based and nature-driven solutions to environmental challenges. They engage with the community through volunteer events, educational programs like the Eyes on the Water training, and active restoration projects. Their efforts include removing marine debris, restoring coral reefs, collecting water samples, and promoting environmental awareness. Miami Waterkeeper's commitment to environmental conservation has garnered recognition from prominent media outlets such as National Geographic, VICE News, the New York Times, Miami Herald, and CNN. Their achievements include removing over 15,000 pounds of marine debris, restoring 10,000+ staghorn corals, collecting 5,000+ water samples, and training 1,000+ participants in their Eyes on the Water program. Additionally, they mobilize over 10,000 community volunteers to support their mission. Individuals interested in getting involved can RSVP for upcoming volunteer events through their website, miamiwaterkeeper.org/events.