Miami-Dade Invites Residents to Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day

Annual Baynanza event mobilizes thousands to protect county's 'Blue Heart'

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:52am

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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) are inviting residents and visitors to participate in Baynanza's Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day on April 11th, the county's largest community cleanup of Biscayne Bay and other waterways.

Why it matters

Biscayne Bay is a vital natural resource for Miami-Dade, generating $64 billion locally each year through tourism, recreation, and other economic activity. This annual cleanup event helps protect the bay's beauty and ecological health, which are crucial to the region's environment, economy, and community well-being.

The details

The Baynanza cleanup event will take place at 33 locations across all 13 County Commission districts, reflecting Miami-Dade's countywide commitment to Biscayne Bay. The event expects to mobilize approximately 5,000 volunteers, including local officials, schools, nonprofits, Scout troops, and other community organizations.

  • Baynanza's Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Baynanza offered more than 60 events in March and April 2026 to celebrate and protect Biscayne Bay.

The players

Daniella Levine Cava

Miami-Dade County Mayor.

Loren Parra

Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM).

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What they’re saying

“In Miami-Dade County, our environment is our economy, our well-being and our future. When we understand these connections, it helps us better protect our natural resources, like our beloved Biscayne Bay.”

— Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor

“From Miami Gardens to Homestead, and from Miami Beach to Hialeah, we all depend on Biscayne Bay. This makes Baynanza the perfect opportunity to show our love for our bay by protecting its beauty and helping restore it.”

— Loren Parra, DERM Director

What’s next

Residents can register to volunteer for Baynanza's Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day at miamidade.gov/baynanza. Volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt, water, cleanup supplies, and environmental tips from county and community partners.

The takeaway

This annual Baynanza event demonstrates Miami-Dade's strong commitment to protecting the ecological health and economic value of Biscayne Bay, a vital natural resource for the region's environment, economy, and community well-being.