NORTH BAY VILLAGE, Fla. – Dozens of activists hit the streets in North Bay Village on Saturday.
They were out calling for more action to protect and preserve the South Florida waters we love so much.
It’s been two weeks since the massive unprecedented fish kill in the middle of Biscayne Bay followed by last weekend’s devastating algae bloom that stretched from the Haulover Inlet south to North Bay Village.
Two big warning signs that Biscayne Bay has reached a critical tipping point.
Scientists and environmentalists have been sounding the alarm for years. The North Bay seagrass beds were dying fast and algae was moving in.
Last year the Miami-Dade County green lit a Biscayne Bay task force to study the problem and make recommendations on how to correct them. The report expected to finally be released at Monday’s county commission meeting.
On Saturday, group of marchers met outside Shuckers in North Bay Village, wearing required masks and keeping social distance.
The March for the Bay began at Shuckers and moved to Vogel Park.
Speakers and sponsors for the event include Rep. Donna Shalala, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and several other local leaders.
The Mayor of North Bay Village, Brent Latham, spoke to Local 10 News’ Louis Aguirre before the event.
“It’s important on all levels for Miami-Dade County — economics, tourism, these are the things that drive our economy. A dead bay is going to cost Miami-Dade billions and billions of dollars a year,” Latham said.