Earth Month Recap

SURFSIDE’S EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH RESOURCE FAIR AND PLASTIC FISHING FESTIVAL

Surfside’s Earth Day celebrations reached new heights this year with two combined incredible events that left a lasting impact. The Plastic Fishing Festival, in partnership with @plasticfisherman and presented by the Tourist Board, captivated hundreds of participants, shedding light on the dangers of marine plastic pollution while showcasing a stunning array of new plastic fish species.

Surfside Leads The Way In Dune Resiliency

Surfside’s innovative approach to dune resiliency has gained recognition from environmental agencies and experts placing the Town as a leader in this field. Recently, the Town hosted dune tours for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Commission for the City of Hollywood Beach. Also touring students from Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School in New York City to showcase Surfside’s approach to climate change action.

The dune tours provided an opportunity for participants to learn about Surfside’s extensive dune management system, invasive species removal efforts and mitigation plans for sea level rise and climate change. The tours were a great success and received positive feedback from all participants.

Meanwhile, the Earth Day Resource Fair, hosted by Parks & Recreation, drew a crowd of over 400 attendees who reveled in the live music, engaging kids’ activities, a remarkable lineup of local environmental partners and even a pelican release! Together, these events brought the community closer, fostering a shared commitment to protect our planet and its delicate ecosystems.

This year’s Earth Day Resource Fair ended with a very special pelican release organized by Pelican Harbor Seabird Station.The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife and releasing them back into the ecosystem.

Mayor Danzinger and Commissioner Landsman joined Commissioner Meischeid, who had the honors of releasing the rehabilitated pelican back into the wild!

The High School excursion was arranged by Commissioner Marianne Meischeid. Commissioner Meischeid expressed her excitement about the Town’s dune resiliency efforts, stating that “Surfside is dedicated to preserving our unique coastal environment and ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors. The dune tours were a great opportunity to showcase our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.”