International Coastal Clean-Up

Due to COVID-19, the International Coastal Clean-Up is looking a little different this year. Instead of holding one large volunteer clean-up, the City and Broward County are encouraging individuals and households to carry out their own independent clean-ups wherever they feel safe to do so. The Clean-Up this year is running from September 1st to December 31st and all litter picked up during those dates counts towards the international event. The most effective way to ensure your clean-up data is collected as part of the international data set is to download and utilize the Clean Swell App to record the litter you pick up, just like you normally would on the paper sheet. Download the App at www.cohb.org/cleanswell.

If you and/or your household wants to take part in this clean-up event, please ensure you're following all City/County orders related to COVID-19 and that you're adhering to CDC Guidelines.

If you need supplies to carry out this clean-up, please email CoastalCleanup@broward.org with your contact information, how many participants you'll have, and which materials you require (gloves, trash bags, data cards, etc.).
More information is available on the Broward County Website here.

King Tide Season

It's that time of year again- King Tide Season. King Tides, also called "sunny day flooding" or "high tide flooding" are expected to occur between September and December. King Tides are the highest high tides of the year which can flood low-lying areas with saltwater. Depending on the height of the King Tides can overtop seawalls and flow up through storm drains. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's tide prediction data, we're expecting King Tides on the following dates:

September 16-22;
October 14-21*;
November 13-18; and
December 13-15.

City staff has been working to reduce the impacts of King Tides and has installed tidal check valves in areas that suffer most from King Tides. These valves are designed to restrict the flow of water in our stormwater outfalls- they let water drain out but don't let water flow in. Even just today, our Stormwater Crews installed a new tidal check valve in the City.

Between now and King Tide days, take the time to prepare by educating yourself and your peers on the causes of sea-level rise and what you can do to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. Recurring floods like King Tides provide a test-run of likely sea-level rise scenarios. As sea-level rises, the frequency of high tide flooding like King Tides is expected to increase to nearly 50 times per year by 2030 and 200 times per year by 2045.

If you experience flooding due to King Tides, please upload photos and the location via our MyHB app and the Broward County Document the Flood Crowdsourcing Map.

*October is predicted to be the highest of the 4 months, with tides rising 1.62 ft NAVD on October 18th.

Light Pollution & Sea Turtles

Did you know that our biggest source of light pollution impacting nesting sea turtles is actually interior lights from condos? If you live on the barrier island, please make sure to close your curtains/blinds after sunset to ensure light from your home doesn't confuse sea turtles during nesting season. Even windows not directly facing the beach contribute to the overall glow. Nesting season ends October 31. Thank you!

If you ever find a dead, sick, or injured sea turtle please call the Broward Sea Turtle Conservation Program immediately at (954) 262-3672.
Learn more about what you can do to protect sea turtles here.

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Recordings of last month's Climate Change Workshops

If you missed the Climate Change Education Workshops last month but still want to learn, please visit this website to watch one of the recorded workshops. We plan to hold more events like this in the future. Stay tuned!

Two Seats Available for Youths on the Sustainability & Flood Mitigation Advisory Board

The Sustainability & Flood Mitigation Advisory Board assists the City Commission to identify and recommend affordable strategies associated with sustainability, climate change, and flood mitigation. This Board works directly with the City's Green Initiatives Coordinator.

Because what we do now impacts future generations, we have designed this Advisory Board to include participation from youths who either live in Hallandale Beach or go to school in Hallandale Beach. There are currently 2 open positions on this Board which are held for individuals who are under the age of 18.

If you know a young person who has a high level of interest in helping move the City in a more sustainable direction, please have them submit an application to join this Board.

The application is available here.

Ocean Friendly Landscape Rebate

Did you know that the City has a rebate available to residents and businesses to remove some of their grass lawn and replace it with rain gardens or other green infrastructure? This rebate pays $1 per square foot of landscape converted. To get this rebate, you must apply and gain approval prior to removing any sod/grass. For more information visit www.cohb.org/coral.

Get a $100 rebate to replace your toilet

The City of Hallandale Beach partners with the Broward Water Partnership to provide residents, non-profits, and business owners rebates up to $100 to replace their old water-guzzling toilets with new, water-efficient models. If your home or business was constructed before 1994, you may qualify. Toilets are the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30% of an average home's water use. Lower your bill and conserve water today by applying for this rebate program at www.conservationpays.com.

Get in touch or involved with Green Initiatives

If you're interested in learning more about Green Initiatives or if you want to get more involved, please reach out to our Green Initiatives Coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood at ajoneswood@cohb.org and visit cohb.org/green.