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Establish an urban marine park to preserve and celebrate the near shore coral reef located off Miami Beach’s most visited beach. Miami Beach sits next to a beautiful and bio-diverse coral reef. Teaming with colorful tropical fish, juvenile sharks, rare corals, endangered sea turtles, and many other rare and unique fish species, the reef's proximity to the city creates an incredible opportunity to preserve, protect and celebrate the area while adding to the family friendly activities Miami Beach has to offer. Our proposal is to create a safe, protected marine park around this unique coral reef just a few hundred yards from shore.
There are several ways to participate. You can use the email examples below for reference:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACHHYBRID CITY COMMISSION MEETINGWEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025AGENDA ITEM C7 AM
Attend and Make a Public Comment at the Meeting Online: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/8139285767 1.305.224.1968 or 888.475.4499Access ID: 81392857671# Members of the public wanting to speak virtually on an Item during the meeting must click the “raise hand” icon if using the Zoom app or press *9 on the telephone to raise their hand. Attend and Make a Public Comment in Person: City Hall Commission Chambers 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor When speaking, reference: ITEM C7 AM A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE THE ALLOCATION OF $250,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PROCESS FOR THE DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND INITIAL CONSTRUCTION PLANNING OF A PROPOSED MARINE PARK OR MARINE CONSERVATION AREA IN THE COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTH BEACH, FROM SOUTH POINTE PIER TO 16TH STREET. Make an Online Public Comment Here:
Step 1 : Click: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetings-and-agendas/ Step 2 : Click on the blue message bubble on the right of the Commission Agenda for April 23 Step 3: Scroll down to Item C 7 AM Step 4: Click on the + icon Step 5: Check the circle to the right of “For” Step 6: Write your comment indicating why you support the proposed Miami Beach Marine Park. (See below for sample comments)
MAYOR Steven Meiner[email protected]305-673-7035 COMMISSIONERS Kristen Rosen Gonzalez[email protected]305-965-4725Aide: Jacqueline Budin[email protected] Laura Dominguez[email protected]305-673-7104Aide: Julien Desrois[email protected] Alex J. Fernandez[email protected]305-673-7106Aide: Monica Salinas[email protected] Tanya K. Bhatt[email protected]Aide: Sara Murillo[email protected] David Suarez[email protected]305-673-7107Aide: Brandon Lloyd[email protected] Joseph Magazine[email protected]305-673-7102Aide: Luis Atencio[email protected]Aide: Isabella GomezIsabella[email protected]
Sample Emails:
Sample 1 Dear City of Miami Beach Mayor Meiner and Commissioners, I’m writing to urge you to vote YES on Agenda Item C7 AM this Wednesday, April 23. This resolution would allocate $250,000 in the FY 2026 budget for the planning and design of the Miami Beach Marine Park — a bold step toward protecting our natural reef and enhancing public access. We’re closer than ever to making the Miami Beach Marine Park a reality. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to preserve a rare nearshore reef for education, recreation, and research, all accessible from the beach without a boat. Your YES vote will help protect this incredible marine treasure for generations to come. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to a more resilient and vibrant Miami Beach. Sincerely, Name
Sample 2 Dear Mayor Meiner and Commissioners, I’m reaching out to express my strong support for Agenda Item C7 AM and the creation of the Miami Beach Marine Park. Our nearshore reef offers something few cities in the world can claim, a thriving coral ecosystem directly off the beach. By protecting this reef, we’re opening the door for local students and universities to study marine biology, ecology, history, and geography in the field, right in their own backyard. Snorkeling from shore to explore coral reefs is a rare and remarkable opportunity, and the educational benefits are limitless. Students can learn firsthand, and university researchers can conduct critical studies to help protect our reefs for the future. Please vote YES and make education and science a priority. Sincerely, Name
Sample 3 Dear City of Miami Beach Mayor Meiner and Commissioners, As someone who cares deeply about Miami Beach, I urge you to support Item C7 AM to fund the Miami Beach Marine Park. This reef, just a short swim from the sand, could become a world-class destination for snorkeling and diving. By creating a marine conservation area, we can bring more eco-tourists to our city, support local businesses, and show that Miami Beach is leading the way in sustainability. Coral reef tourism already generates billions statewide. Let’s invest in our reef and turn it into a community asset that boosts our economy and reputation. Please vote YES on Agenda Item C7 AM, this is an investment that will pay off for years to come. Sincerely, Name
Sample 4 Dear Mayor Meiner and Commissioners, The reef off South Beach is not just beautiful, it’s essential to our coastal resiliency. Coral reefs break waves, reduce erosion, and help defend our shoreline during storms. Supporting Agenda Item C7 AM to develop the Miami Beach Marine Park will help protect our city’s natural infrastructure. This reef is also home to more than 6,000 species of marine life, including endangered coral, sea turtles, and countless fish. It’s part of the Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Aquatic Preserve and one of the most biodiverse areas in Florida. Let’s do the right thing and preserve it now, before it’s too late. Vote YES on Item C7 AM to protect our coast and our reef. Sincerely, Name
Sample 5 Dear Mayor Meiner and Commissioners, Please support Agenda Item C7 AM and help us take the first step toward the Miami Beach Marine Park. This is about more than just a reef, it’s about creating a legacy. By protecting this nearshore coral reef, we ensure that future generations can experience its beauty, learn from it, and feel inspired to protect our planet. Let’s be the city that invests in education, science, sustainability, and the natural wonder that sets us apart. Your YES vote is a vote for the future. Thank you for your leadership. Sincerely, Name
