{"id":34876,"date":"2023-07-11T20:48:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T20:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.139.175.126\/?page_id=34876"},"modified":"2025-07-21T19:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:09:38","slug":"biscayne-bay-recovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miamifoundation.org\/miamis-priorities\/biscayne-bay-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Biscayne Bay Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743296527942{padding-top: 45px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34879&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743296169441{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>Biscayne Bay Recovery Efforts<\/h1>\n<p>The Miami Foundation, in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamidade.gov\/global\/economy\/resilience\/home.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miami-Dade County\u2019s Office of Environmental Risk &amp; Resilience<\/a>, is on a mission to support clean water preservation. The Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, which is housed at The Miami Foundation, is a regional effort dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring Biscayne Bay.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743296519789{padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>&#8220;Protect Biscayne Bay&#8221; specialty license plate now available!<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753124183744{margin-bottom: 45px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #A4CC00 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white&#8221;]UPDATE | July 2025 | Plates now available for purchase at Tax Collector and DMV offices throughout Florida[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Miami Foundation, in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamidade.gov\/global\/economy\/resilience\/home.page\">Miami-Dade County\u2019s Office of Environmental Risk &amp; Resilience<\/a>, is on a mission to support clean water preservation. During Florida\u2019s 2021 legislative session, Senator Ileana Garcia and State Representative Nick Duran led a successful bipartisan effort to create the Protect Biscayne Bay specialty license plate. With 3,000 license plate pre-sale vouchers, the license plates will go into production and be available to drivers across the State of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue generated through plate sales will provide funding to preserve and restore Biscayne Bay,\u00a0including water quality, marine debris and habitat restoration. The Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, which is housed at The Miami Foundation, is a regional effort dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring Biscayne Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to a generous donation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/bradyhunter.org\/\">Brady Hunter Foundation<\/a>, critical vouchers needed to get the Bay plate in production were made free. Every Florida resident with a registered vehicle is eligible to sign up for the specialty plate. Thank you for your part in caring for our blue heart.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions? <a href=\"#faq\">Check out our FAQ.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;41758&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;right-to-left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;44163&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDZGl2JTIwZGF0YS10Zi1saXZlJTNEJTIyMDFKTThCVjVKTkFIOTVKODQ1TUYyODAzTkMlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlM0NzY3JpcHQlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjIlMkYlMkZlbWJlZC50eXBlZm9ybS5jb20lMkZuZXh0JTJGZW1iZWQuanMlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>If you are experiencing issues accessing the form, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/r8xqq550rmd.typeform.com\/to\/qkrAljoz\"><strong>please click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;faq&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743298555376{padding-bottom: 45px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; section_title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where do the proceeds go?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1753124606424-371d20e9-3ac0&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Proceeds from the license plate sales will be distributed to the <strong>Biscayne Bay<\/strong><strong> Recovery Fund<\/strong> at the Miami Foundation. The Miami Foundation in partnership with <strong>Miami-Dade County\u2019s Office of Environmental Risk and Resilience<\/strong>, will work together to create programs and projects that help raise awareness and support our mission of conserving Biscayne Bay. This includes supporting local nonprofits that work on restoration and education efforts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How much does the plate cost?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743297497201-0c7d2754-4642&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Costs may vary based on your vehicle and local tax collector fees. Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialty license plates require an <strong>additional annual fee<\/strong><strong> of approximately $25.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You will also pay your <strong>vehicle registration renewal fee<\/strong>, which varies based on weight, type, and intended use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida plates are replaced every 10 years. If you switch plates before your current one is due for replacement, there is a $28 replacement fee.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If your current plate is due for replacement, you may be exempt from the $28 fee, though standard fees still apply.<\/li>\n<li>Check with your local <strong>tax collector\u2019s office<\/strong> for a full breakdown of costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I redeem my pre-sale voucher?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743297497212-1abe6369-7815&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]You can redeem your voucher in-person at any <a href=\"https:\/\/floridataxcollectors.com\/your-tax-collector\/\">Florida tax collector\u2019s office<\/a> or license plate agency.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No need to bring the physical voucher receipt \u2013 <\/strong>you can redeem it with your driver\u2019s license number.<\/li>\n<li>Tell the clerk you want to redeem your voucher for the Protect Biscayne Bay specialty plate.<\/li>\n<li>Let them know which vehicle you\u2019d like to assign the plate to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The voucher covers the specialty plate fee for one year. <\/strong>You\u2019ll still be responsible for registration or other applicable fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refunds: <\/strong>If the plate is deauthorized or never issued after meeting the pre-sale threshold, you may apply the voucher fee to another specialty plate or request a refund from the state using the appropriate form.<\/li>\n<li>At this time, you are unable to redeem your voucher online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Does my voucher expire?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743297875125-d309a010-a123&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]No. The voucher does not expire, so you can redeem it at your convenience. If you wish to wait until your registration is going to expire, you may.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is the Protect Biscayne Bay License Plate available to all licensed Florida drivers?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743297910409-2fa1c2e4-384c&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]All licensed <strong>Florida drivers <\/strong>are eligible to purchase a Protect Biscayne Bay specialty plate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;May I purchase a plate for another person?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743298083757-cd862b6c-6fa0&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, you will need the other person\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driver\u2019s license number<\/li>\n<li>Address<\/li>\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;May I purchase a plate for my boat trailer?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743297959229-d37ca616-117f&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, the plate can be issued for a boat trailer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do I have to wait until my current plate expires to purchase this one?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743297985843-6ea40208-1a96&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]No. You can purchase the plate at any time, though <strong>additional fees <\/strong>may apply if you\u2019re switching before your renewal date.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I renew my registration?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1753124822419-25345266-1fae&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Each year before your birthday, remember to renew your registration and continue to support Biscayne Bay.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753124869054{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;background-color: #439B0A !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>How to Redeem Your Pre-Sale Voucher<\/h3>\n<p>Visit your local tax collector\u2019s office. Find your office here: <a href=\"https:\/\/floridataxcollectors.com\/your-tax-collector\/\">https:\/\/floridataxcollectors.com\/your-tax-collector\/<\/a> or\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/mdctaxcollector.gov\/storage\/forms\/auto-tag\/pta-public-contact-list-01-24-2025.pdf\">Miami-Dade County tag agencies.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]What to bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<li>Your voucher form (if available, but not required)<\/li>\n<li>Applicable fees \u2013 The voucher covers the specialty plate fee for one year. You\u2019ll still be responsible for standard registration and service fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]At the Tax Collector\u2019s Office:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm the plate is <strong>in stock<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tell the clerk you\u2019re there to redeem your voucher for the Protect Biscayne Bay specialty plate<\/li>\n<li>Provide your driver\u2019s license number or voucher receipt<\/li>\n<li>Let the clerk know which vehicle the plate should be assigned to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For any questions about the plate purchase process reach out to <a href=\"mailto:resilience@miamifoundation.org\">resilience@miamifoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743298569314{padding-top: 45px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683484007780{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ult-carousel-11583609886967d1abc344c\" class=\"ult-carousel-wrapper  vc_custom_1689128936480  ult_horizontal\" data-gutter=\"15\" data-rtl=\"false\" ><div class=\"ult-carousel-20536970796967d1abc3362 \" >[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34907&#8243; 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