SARGASSUM HOT SPOTS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commissioners are directing the County Mayor or designee to coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to modify Field Permit No. 8042676-DA. The goal is to allow the County discretion to select additional sargassum hot spots for mechanical beach cleaning without requiring further FDEP approvals. The current permit covers specific segments of Crandon Park, Miami Beach (Government Cut to 3rd Street, 22nd Street to 26th Street, 26th Street to 32nd Street), Bal Harbour Pier, and Haulover Jetty. This modification aims to improve the efficiency of sargassum removal from County beaches, which are vital to the tourism industry and resident quality of life. The resolution was recommended favorably by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee and placed on the Board of County Commissioners agenda.