The Village of Key Biscayne has been awarded $2.87 million by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The funds are provided through the Water Quality Improvement Grant to support critical projects that are aimed at improving the water quality of Biscayne Bay.

The grant award will support the Village’s ongoing Resilient Infrastructure and Adaptation Program. It will fund the installation of an inlet basket filtration system at each catch basin around the Key Biscayne K-8 Center and support the construction of a new central stormwater treatment unit as part of a pump station in Harbor Park. Upgrading stormwater treatment facilities will not only help alleviate flooding in the island’s most vulnerable areas but also enhance the quality of stormwater runoff into Biscayne Bay.

“Thank you to the State of Florida for its continued support of Key Biscayne’s efforts to strengthen our island community and restore Biscayne Bay,” said Village Manager Steve Williamson. “This grant shows our commitment to securing resources that will help us build a more resilient and sustainable Key Biscayne. I am grateful to our team for their hard work in securing this funding, which will help advance critical infrastructure improvements and protect our coastal environment for future generations.”

The Zone 1 Integrated Infrastructure Project is a cornerstone of the Village’s resilience strategy, enhancing the stormwater system’s capacity while upgrading aging water and sewer infrastructure.

The Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Program aims to tackle water quality challenges in Biscayne Bay by funding projects such as septic-to-sewer connections, stormwater management, and wastewater improvements. The Village of Key Biscayne is one of eight recipients in Miami-Dade County to receive a grant as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 awards.

For more information and updates regarding the Resilient Infrastructure and Adaptation Program, visit keybiscayne.fl.gov/elevate.