Action Alert: Blue Origin Looks to Dump Rocket Wastewater into Indian River Lagoon
Action Alert: Blue Origin Looks to Dump Rocket Wastewater into Indian River Lagoon Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, has requested a permit from Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection to dump 500,000 gallons per day of processed and non-processed industrial wastewater into an onsite stormwater pond, and then to the Indian River. This already taxed […]
Action Alert: Support funding for Extension Service
Dear Mayor Jim Scholl and County Commissioners, We are writing to express our strong support for the University of Florida’s IFAS ExtensionService in Monroe County. This organization plays a vital role in protecting and enhancing marineand coastal resources throughout the region. Reef Relief understands that funding for several IFAS Extension programs will be discussedat the […]
Avoiding Misinformation
Misinformation in the Media and How to Avoid Falling Victim Reef Relief has fought hard since its establishment in 1986 to advocate for the protection of not only our coral reefs, but preservation of all marine ecosystems as they have seen rapid decline in the last several decades. It is no question that it has […]
The Future of Plastic in Florida
This legislative session, Florida government officials are hearing two identical bills: HB 565 and SB 1822 regarding the regulation of auxiliary containers. In short, both bills aim to prevent Florida municipalities from regulating plastic consumption and will void all current ordinances regarding plastic prevention. House Bill 565 has already been heard once, receiving a 19 […]
Water Quality Concerns in Key West
*The following letter was mailed to the City of Key West Mayor and Commissioners in regards to water quality concerns and testing responsibilities recent discussed in the January commission meeting. Attn: City of Key West Mayor and Commissioners Dear Mayor and Commissioners, On behalf of our members and community, Reef Relief is deeply concerned with […]
Overdevelopment Concerns
*The following letter was mailed to Representative Jim Mooney in regards to overdevelopment concerns prompted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recent ROGO request* Dear Representative Mooney, Reef Relief is a non-profit located in Key West, FL. Since our establishment back in 1986, we have fought relentlessly for water quality improvements and […]
Concerns About Water Quality
*The following letter was sent to the City of Key West Commission ahead of their January 7 meeting regarding water quality monitoring.* Dear Mayor and Commissioners, Reef Relief has been present in the Florida Keys since its establishment in 1986. It exists as one of the longest-standing environmental non-profits located in the Florida Keys. […]
Reef Relief Response to Marine Heat Wave
Reef Relief is a non-profit organization based out of Key West, established in 1987. Since our inception, Reef Relief has fought tooth and nail to protect Florida Keys Water Quality. We have led campaigns, programs, and events to educate and inspire change within our community and worldwide. In the past 36 years, we’ve had a […]
Reef Relief’s FKNMS Blue Print Response
Reef Relief Encourages Stronger Protections and Management for Our Reefs. For 35 years, Reef Relief has fought incredibly hard to keep our reefs alive and protected through educating our community and its many visitors. Through our outreach programs, we have seen firsthand just how many people care to preserve and protect our fragile coral reefs. […]
Continue Protecting Goliath Groupers
To the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Reef Relief continues to publicly oppose any type of harvest on the critically endangered Goliath Grouper. Goliath Groupers are a special sight to see while snorkeling. Their large presence complimented by their calm demeanor gives snorkelers and divers alike an experience to remember. When our younger coral […]