Stormwater

Advocating for Stronger Stormwater Rules and Permits

We are at a key juncture for stormwater management in Florida and Miami-Dade County.  Current state proposals for new rules and permits could be valuable tools in the fight for clean water and clean communities – if the rules and permits are designed and implemented correctly. ELC is working with Miami Waterkeeper to advocate for …

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Local Groups Give Miami-Dade County Stormwater Permit Compliance an Average Grade of C-

For Immediate Release Media Contacts:Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D.Executive Director & Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper(305) 905-0856rachel@miamiwaterkeeper.org Elizabeth Fata CarpenterManaging Attorney, Everglades Law Center(786) 496-3309elizabeth@evergladeslaw.org LOCAL GROUPS GIVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STORMWATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE AN AVERAGE GRADE OF C-  The report shows that most local governments are not meeting stormwater regulatory standards. May 23, 2022 Miami, Fl – Ahead of the …

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