SARGASSUM HOT SPOTS

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-690-26 (File Number 261255) on July 21, 2026, directing the County Mayor or designee to coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to seek modification of Field Permit No. 8042676-DA, related to mechanical beach cleaning, to grant the County discretion to select additional sargassum hot spots within the permit scope without requiring further FDEP approvals. The resolution was introduced July 7, 2026, and forwarded with favorable recommendation from the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on July 14, 2026. Prime sponsor: Micky Steinberg; co-sponsors: Natalie Milian Orbis, Raquel A. Regalado, Anthony Rodriguez. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.