Friends of Biscayne Bay

02/05/2026

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has issued a last-minute veto blocking a county commission decision that would have allowed development on land outside the county’s Urban Development Boundary.

09/23/2025

🚨 Take action in first comment- do not let Miami strip the county of environmental regulation.

https://www.wlrn.org/environment/2025-09-17/derm-permits-miami-dade-budget?fbclid=IwY2xjawM-0BxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhZatEh5jQjlylJZBLOwftCsqrIBIdGObPmjogyfukmtTwvlg8NEmfGO16qe_aem_636EpzI7-WKrvmZy-OMwmg

A proposal included in the county's $12.9 billion budget would strip the Division of Environmental Resources Management of its permitting authority even as it re-establishes DERM as an independent department.

08/17/2025

If you see something while out on the water, say something!

Report derelict vessels, abandoned fishing gear and other bulky marine debris you may see in the bay. Write to [email protected] or call the Environmental Complaints Desk at 305-372-6955.

08/10/2025

In August 2020, Biscayne Bay suffered a massive fish kill caused by oxygen-depleted waters, marking a tipping point from decades of unchecked pollution. Five years later, despite some signs of recovery, scientists say the bay remains on life support.

07/02/2025

This , don’t forget your refillable water bottles while prepping your hurricane supplies. Stay safe, stay sustainable and skip single-use plastics.

06/23/2025

🚫 Say NO to nutrient pollution! 🚫

Fertilizer runoff can seriously harm . The use of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers is prohibited through October 31.

Do your part to . 💧

Learn more: miamidade.gov/fertilizer

06/11/2025

Remember: It’s All Connected! In South Florida the Everglades, built area, and Biscayne Bay are all connected. That means your actions on land affect the Bay’s health. By making good choices you can stop Bay pollution at its source!
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05/27/2025

05/21/2025

Thank you to Miami Country Day School for hosting us to lead a wonderful lesson about how FIU is leading the way with state of the art Biscayne Bay water quality monitoring efforts. FOBB also appreciated seeing that students were so aware of the threats to Biscayne Bay and were already thinking about solutions!

05/09/2025

Be part of the solution: Everyone in Miami, residents and tourists alike, can help Biscayne Bay by making Bay-Friendly choices. Swipe to learn 10 Ways You Can Help Biscayne Bay! Comment your favorite! Also head to go.fiu.edu/marinerobotics to check out the water quality near you.
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