Past Workshops

National League of Cities Spotlight on Sustainability Leadership: Miami Beach, Fla.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Overview given on the NLC's official website: 
"Cities across the country play a critical role in advancing social, economic and environmental sustainability. Their actions support, protect and increase community health, public safety, local economies, community engagement, and natural resources. NLC applauds and celebrates this local leadership during the month of April with a special webinar series highlighting examples of city sustainability leadership from across the country.
This webinar will provide an overview of city-led sustainability initiatives, including the city’s approaches to the unique challenges of sea-level rise. Presenter Betsy Wheaton, Miami Beach Environmental Resource Manager, will also provide insights into strategies they have found to be effective at maximizing the impact of a small team focused on a wide range of sustainability issues."
To see the presentation given, click here!

South Florida Water Management Disctrict Meeting at City Hall
Monday, February 25, 2013

Staff from the South Florida Water Management Disctrict (SFWMD) held a public meeting at Miami Beach City Hall. They discussed the impacts of sea level rise on flood protection and water supply. SFWMD staff also discussed their recent trip to the Netherlands.

Stormwater Management Master Plan and Sea Level Rise Discussion
Friday, August 17, 2012

The City hosted a public discussion regarding the City's proposed Stormwater Master Plan.  Representatives from the City's Public Works Department and CDM Smith provided information and answered questions about the sea level rise projection methodology used to prepare the Stormwater Master Plan.
Learn More:

Stormwater Master Plan: Appendix H - Seal Level Rise, Climate Change and Tidal Boundary Condition Investigation 

Stormwater Management Master Plan PowerPoint Presentations  

VIDEO: Stormwater Management Master Plan  

Growing a Green Restaurant Workshop

The City of Miami Beach in cooperation with Miami-Dade County held a free workshop for the restaurant industry.  The program was designed to increase the sustainability of restaurants through providing more information on:  

• Managing and properly disposing of solid waste, oil and grease; 
• Understanding applicable state and local codes;  
• Increasing resource-efficiency with energy and water use, raw materials and waste production; and,  
• Becoming involved in Miami-Dade County’s Green Business Certification and other green business incentives.  

Presentations:
City of Miami Beach: Growing a Green Restaurant  
Miami-Dade County - DERM: Grease Management - A Team Approach 
Miami-Dade County Office of Sustainability:  Green Business Certification Program