Climate change is real, and the evidence is right here in Miami. Miami’s pristine coastline must be protected. The water level is rising in at an alarming rate and coastal areas like Miami Beach may become uninhabitable in a matter of decades, not centuries, unless we work to combat the problem. As studies have shown, Miami will need some major feats of engineering, way beyond the resources available at the state and local levels. Maria is working to secure federal funding and bring to South Florida the best engineering minds to tackle the threats that we face from climate change and preserve Miami Beach. Maria is ensuring our dated drainage and waste processing systems are modernized and reliable so that the flooding endemic to our area is less of a threat.

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