In response to pollution issues in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County has initiated pilot projects focused on enhancing infrastructure to filter stormwater entering the bay. With significant investments and more than $22 million in state grants over the last four years, the county aims to modernize drainage systems and reduce pollution sources. The projects include advanced filtration technologies and green solutions like bioswales, with hopes to improve water quality during the rainy season, ultimately relying also on community involvement to support these initiatives.
The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure - all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.
Miami-Dade County has invested millions to fix the problem and to modernize drainage systems, which threatens the tourism economy that relies on the health of the bay.
Stormwater 'is one of the major sources of pollution, from the land into our waterways' says Miami Waterkeeper's CEO Rachel Silverstein.
Scientists are hopeful this rainy season will be the proof they need that these projects were worth the investment.
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