Question 1

Water Usage

Accepted Answer

Small choices can make a big long term impact! Even something like turning off your faucet while brushing your teeth or taking shorter showers can add up and help conserve our local environment.

Question 2

Composting

Accepted Answer

Residents must follow the city's fertilizer ordinance, which bans fertilizer use from May 15 to November 1 (the rainy season) to prevent harmful nutrient runoff into Biscayne Bay.

Through a partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, the city has supported the installation of 250 backyard composting bins for homeowners to help divert food waste.

Additionally, Residents can pick up free bags of compost for their personal gardens at the Miami Beach Compost Hub on 84th Street and Collins Avenue.

Question 3

Turtle Season

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During Turtle Season (From March 1 to October 31), residents must turn off beachfront lights visible from the shore, and should not approach nesting turtles.

Turtle Fest is an annual educational event happening in April that features beach
cleanups and interactive games focused on marine life! Learn more about Miami Beach's Turtle Season by participating in Turtle Fest!

Question 4

Microplastics

Accepted Answer

Try to avoid using microplastics! Residents are encouraged to support Plastic Free MB by visiting businesses certified for reducing single-use plastics.

For more information: https://www.mbrisingabove.com/climate-mitigation/plastic-free-miami-beach/

Question 5

Be Ruff on The Bay

Accepted Answer

Pick up after your pet! You are legally required to pick up and properly dispose of your pet's poop in our streets and beaches.

Question 6

Don't Be Trashy!

Accepted Answer

Pack out everything you bring in, including food wrappers, fruit peels, and any other waste before you leave. When visiting Miami Beach parks and beaches, leave no trace. That means:

Pick up after yourself.
Respect local wildlife.

Question 7

Don't Trash Our Treasure!

Accepted Answer

Our Coral Reefs are important! Take care of it by picking up after yourself to help keep our beaches clean and free of pollution.

For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiWoWF3zsPA

Question 8

Fight The Flood!

Accepted Answer

Residential property owners can apply for up to $20,000 in funding through the Private Property Adaptation (PPA) Program.

This helps pay for risk assessments and improvements like home elevation, floodproofing, and green infrastructure.

For more information: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/miami-beach-fight-the-flood-private-property-adaptation-program-to-begin-accepting-2026-applications/

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