Miami Beach approves plan to protect infrastructure from sea level rise
By Carla Mendez
July 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT
The City of Miami Beach has approved a new Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan.
It's meant to serve as a long-term strategy for protecting infrastructure from rising tides over the next 75 years.
More than 67,000 city structures and assets have been identified as at-risk.
The plan is funded through a $454,000 Resilient Florida Grant and additional city funds.
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It's meant to serve as a long-term strategy for protecting infrastructure from rising tides over the next 75 years.
More than 67,000 city structures and assets have been identified as at-risk.
The plan is funded through a $454,000 Resilient Florida Grant and additional city funds.
READ MORE: Monroe County drops out of landmark climate compact, cuts emergency roles amid fears over FEMA cuts
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.