Grant: 23-040E
Project Title: Turtle Friendly Lighting Education Campaign
Project Manager: Krystal Dobbins
Organization: City of Miami Beach (Florida Government)
Grant Amount: $13,550.00
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Summary: In 2006, the City of Miami Beach passed the Turtle Nesting Protection Ordinance restricting artificial light during the turtle season. While many properties have voluntarily opted to install turtle-friendly lighting in Miami Beach, disorientation from artificial light remains a concern for the city. To mitigate the effects of artificial light on sea turtles, the City of Miami Beach will conduct an education campaign to improve localized efforts, address concerns about turtle disorientations in Miami Beach, emphasize the harmful effects of artificial light on sea turtles, and provide suggestions to reduce the impact. Project will include city-wide advertisements and promotional materials such as flyers, glass decals and lighting stickers. Pre- and post-surveys of private properties will be collected and shared with city staff. Additionally, $10,000 in matching funds will be used to host a sea turtle educational event. The event will help multiply the efforts of the campaign and engaging the community with impactful messaging.
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