South Florida Dumps Partially Treated Human Waste Offshore but, it’s Cleaning Up its Act
Over the decades, billions of gallons of partially treated sewage have flushed their way from South Florida toilets to the Atlantic Ocean. Six plants jettisoned wastewater from outfall pipes in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, releasing massive clouds that cause the surface to look like it is boiling. Environmental concerns spurred lawmakers into action […]
Reef Relief statement regarding the proposed Goliath Grouper rules
To: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Re: Reef Relief statement regarding the proposed Goliath Grouper rules Reef Relief publicly opposes any type of harvest on the critically endangered Goliath grouper. The Goliath grouper suffered a massive population decline and reach commercial extinction by the late 1980s, thus a U.S federal and state ban was […]
Reef Relief Needs Your Help!
This Wednesday, June 21st at 5:30 pm at City Hall, the Commissioners are holding a workshop to discuss parking needs and the proposed parking garage solution. Our fight is not over yet! We ask if you are in Key West that you please attend this meeting in support of Reef Relief and the other businesses […]
2017 Unsung Heroes Award!
Congratulations to this year’s Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Unsung Heroes, including Reef Relief’s nominee Maggie Howes! CFFK honored the tremendous efforts of 96 volunteers at the 2017 Unsung Heroes/Volunteers of the Year Luncheon on Jan 27th. Congratulations to all honorees and a big thank you for all you do for our community.
Spring Break Coral Camp
Sign Up Today for Spring Break Coral Camp! Campers 6 -12 years of age explore and learn about our surrounding marine environment through exciting educational activities at the Reef Relief Environmental Center in Key West. Each fun-packed day, campers will experience hands-on learning, interactive games and daily field trips! This one-week exclusive session is limited […]
New mystery entity pushes local governments to oppose Negron’s Everglades reservoir plan
New mystery entity pushes local governments to oppose Negron’s Everglades reservoir plan Environmentalists say Stand up North Florida is a front group for the sugar industry Read more: http://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2016/10/front-group-new-entity-pushes-north-florida-cities-counties-to-oppose-negrons-everglades-reservoir-plan-106035#ixzz4MyXklqCq Follow us: @politico on Twitter | Politico on Facebook
U.S. Senate Approves Everglades Restoration Plan
U.S. Senate approves Everglades restoration plan JENNA BUZZACCO-FOERSTERSep 15, 2016, 1:39 pm 0 The U.S. Senate passed a wide-sweeping water bill Thursday that includes $1.9 billion for Everglades restoration projects. The Senate approved the $10 billion water projects bill 95-3, with both Sens. Bill Nelson andMarco Rubio supporting the proposal. The measure authorizes 29 projects […]
Another Great Day at the Pool!
Another great day snorkeling at the MLK pool with Sugarloaf Students!
Snorkeling at the pool with Sugarloaf Middle Schoolers!
Today was an exciting day for Reef Relief and Sugarloaf School’s 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! All of the marine biology students took a field trip to the MLK pool to practice snorkeling. All of the students did a wonderful job and are ready to hit the ocean to identify corals and fish in a […]
Stop the Algae! Save your Rivers and Everglades!
If you are a resident in any of the 16 counties in the Everglades watershed who cares about their health, water, environment, votes& taxes then come to The John Marshall Everglades Public Outreach Symposium!