LTC 458-2024 Yappy Hour 2024MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC# 458-2024 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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DATE: October 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Yappy Hour 2024
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC)
is to welcome the community to Yappy Hour, an
event focused on raising awareness about
how responsible pet ownership is crucial to
protecting Biscayne Bay. Mark your calendars for
Thursday, October 24, at Flamingo Park, from 5
PM to 7 PM for a paw-sitively spooky evening.
Yappy Hour will spotlight "Don't be Ruff on the
Bay", the first of three key messages within the
"We • Biscayne Bay" campaign.
The event is an opportunity for the community to
learn about Biscayne Bay from experts in the field,
participate in fun activities and socialize with
neighbors. Yappy Hour highlights the "We
•Biscayne Bay" campaign to inspire behavioral
changes that protect Biscayne Bay. The three key
messages of the campaign are:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Activities include:
•Don't be Ruff on the Bay: Pet waste can take a huge toll on the environment if not
cleaned up and disposed of properly. If pet waste enters the waterways, it affects water
quality because it contains bacteria as well as nitrogen and phosphorous, which can
deplete the oxygen that marine life needs to survive.
•Don't Fertilize the Bay: Excessive or incorrect fertilizer usage has been found to lead to
algal blooms. When it rains, fertilizers are carried as runoff into our waterways. Improper
fertilizer use not only impacts our waterways but can also lead to long-term degradation
of the soil.
•Don't be Trashy: It is important for everyone to do their part in minimizing the amount of
pollution that enters the city's vast system of streets, interconnected waterways, and
sensitive marine habitats. Litter that ends up on the street or ground can eventually make
its way into bodies of water.
This fun community event is made possible through collaborative efforts with local community
partners.Make sure to invite your furry friends and join us in celebrating Biscayne Bay.It's a tail-
wagging event you won't want to miss!
To learn more about protecting Biscayne Bay and the We Biscayne Bay campaign,visit:
www.MBRisingAbove.com/biscaynebay.
Event details can be found at www.mbrisingabove.com/events.
For additional information,please contact Amy Knowles,Chief Resilience Officer at
AmyKnowles@miamibeachfl.gov or Juanita Ballesteros,Sustainability and Resilience Manager,
at JuanitaBallesteros@miamibeachfl.govpy'
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