Natural Resources

Miami Beach is one of the most urbanized barrier islands in the United States, and hosts more than 6,000,000 visitors every year. As such, the city has a unique opportunity to balance preserving its natural ecosystem with improving the quality of life for its residents and visitors. Our urban environment boasts great natural capital, such as waterways, coastal dunes, natural mangrove shorelines, 26 parks and green spaces, and just over seven miles of white, sandy beaches.

The city is also the nesting habitat for endangered sea turtles, butterflies, and several threatened and endangered plant species including the Biscayne Prickly Ash, Beach Cluster Vine and the Beach Star.  The projection and enhancement of our natural resources is closely linked to the preservation of quality of life and the stability of our tourism-based economy.

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Private Property Adaptation

A competitive grant for residential and commercial property owners in Miami Beach.

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Resilience
Strategy

Read the city’s action plans that outline projects and initiatives specifically tailored to Miami Beach’s strengths and vulnerabilities.

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Plastic Free
Miami Beach

It takes over 100 years for plastic to disintegrate. Learn why and how we're combating single-use plastic.

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Innovative
Studies

The City of Miami Beach is committed to innovation and learning as we address climate resilience and the co-benefits for our quality of life

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Biscayne
Bay

Learn about city's efforts to maintain and protect the pristine conditions of our waterways.

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