SARGASSUM HOT SPOTS

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to modify Field Permit No. 8042676-DA. The modification seeks to grant the County discretion to select additional sargassum hot spots for mechanical beach cleaning without requiring further FDEP approvals. The current permit specifies cleaning areas between FDEP Monuments DA R-095 to DA R-101 (Crandon Park), DA R-074 to DA R-072 (Miami Beach Government Cut to 3rd Street), DA R-063 to DA R-061 (Miami Beach 22nd Street to 26th Street), DA R-061 to DA R-059 (Miami Beach 26th Street to 32nd Street), DA R-028 to DA R-27 (Bal Harbour Pier), and DA R-026 (Haulover Jetty). The resolution aims to improve efficiency in sargassum removal due to its negative impacts on tourism and resident quality of life.