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Deepwater Horizon Response
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has not impacted Miami-Dade's beaches or fishing industry. The County continues to monitor the spill's development and is closely working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure everything possible is being done to keep our waters safe.
Our priority is and always will be the safety of our residents and visitors, and the well-being of our ecosystem and marine life. The Miami-Dade County Health Department routinely monitors the water quality of our beaches, and the Department of Environmental Resources Management tests surface water for additional substances as part of its routine operations. Furthermore, the County's Park and Recreation clean-up crews are on the shoreline every day clearing debris and monitoring for any visible changes on our beaches
Miami-Dade County will post all updates on this site as data becomes available We continue to welcome residents and visitors and remain one of the world's top beach destinations.
Pre-Impact Beach Cleanup Volunteer Training Module
The Department of Emergency Management goal is to provide personal safety and health training for volunteers removing debris in preparation for the potential impact from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Small Business Administration Announces Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
On July 24, 2010 Governor Charlie Crist announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs to aid Collier, Lee and Monroe County residents impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The declaration also covers the contiguous counties of Broward, Glades, Hendry and Miami-Dade.Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Visit the Department of Environmental Protection website for the latest information on the State and Federal Response Efforts and Public Information.NOAA’s Oil Spill Response: South Florida Update
There have been no confirmed observations of oil from the Deepwater Horizon near South Florida.Mapping the Response
The Environmental Response Management Application is an online tool that provides you with near-real time information about the response effort. Developed by NOAA with the EPA, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Department of Interior, the site offers you a “one-stop shop” for spill response information.Job Opportunities
Immediate access to recovery-related job openings provides Floridians the opportunity to help our state while supporting families and communities, visit the Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs website.
Local Volunteer Opportunities
Because of your interest and love of our beaches, our shores will be well prepared if need be. Volunteers can support the effort through appropriate activities such as Coast Watch, pre-oil landfall beach cleanups, fundraising, and meeting other needs of responding organizations. For more information:
Statewide Volunteer Opportunities
As the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill unfolds, help will be needed. Learn how you can assist in relief efforts.Seafood quality concerns
State officials have implemented additional control to ensure seafood consumption is safe, county and state officials are urging consumers to stay current on news alerts. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued an executive order to extend the food shrimp fishing season in Biscayne Bay by one month.
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