City of Miami officials closing Biscayne Bay islands to all boaters

When boaters hit Miami’s waters for Memorial Day weekend, there are some spots that they won't be able to visit.

[@danielwymer1580]

It’s about time there is a real consequence, when adults act like babies, then treat them like babies!

[@brandontherun8637]

They aren’t your kids, it’s not your property.. go spank yourself.

[@craigbuchanan5294]

Low quality people are the issue!

[@zenithofcourse5369]

Low quality state.

[@Steve-tk6xv]

lol i live here. this comment is fact

[@johnphillips2396]

Trashy people make a trashy environment.

[@Stickyshift12335]

Yaw probably next to be lowlife

[@ssoltys4128]

@@zenithofcourse5369lol your wife is low quality

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

Undercover cops could enjoy a weekend on the island while generating income for the city with $1,000 fines and impounding boats of offenders.

[@Honeythanggg]

You said another pedo island ?

[@mannyrodriguez5453]

Keep it closed and never again allow boaters to anchor.

[@makesumwake]

Its just a few sh*t heads trashing it, most people are responsible

[@coquiguerra1844]

Are we live in USA or in Cuba?

[@pec757]

@@coquiguerra1844 I guess you should ask the slobs who leave all their trash behind.

[@robdiddy55]

​@@coquiguerra1844 word u how use?

[@techtech3873]

Don’t let this be turned into Cuba. The city shouldn’t punish the many for the actions of the few…. With all the environmental funds they take in they should do their jobs and just enforce the laws that have been on the books for ever and hold the litter bugs accountable… That’s what used to be done when this was a civilized society.

[@bentravelstv]

Sad that adults are so dirty! BBQ on the island, leaving Beer bottles, Cigarettes and junk where we all live! Shame on these people for not caring about environment.

[@Noscams00]

Shame! 🤦‍♂️

[@johnsterling1020]

Hey buddy you should say something about the trash just laying in the streets here in miami and the city does not clean it up!I have many videos !you wanna see?the islands is just something they (the city)wants for themselves don’t you think?

[@bentravelstv]

@@johnsterling1020 I didn't know that, that's horrible as well if that is the case. They need to hire more for street sweeping and more cleaning crews. Us as people need to respect where we live too its sad that people are just careless and dirty.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

It's the same with street trash. I have never figured out why people throw stuff out the window and then pay people to go clean it up for them. An unending cycle of wastefulness!

[@hondaopportunity8107]

They are inconsiderable period. That tells you a lot about who they are, by the way I am a boater myself, never ever leave trash or dispose in the water.

[@johnsterling1020]

Hey buddy why don’t you say anything about all the trash in the city of miami that the city of miami does not clean up!?

[@Mudnuri]

​@johnsterling1020 why don't the people stop trashing Miami? Why don't the people clean it up instead of waiting for the government to do it?

[@johnsterling1020]

@@Mudnuri I’m with you,ask them that

[@juanalmos1959]

Thank the Hialeah Santero Cubans

[@danielwymer1580]

Are they a bunch of pigs?

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

Yea the Cubans leave all the garbage

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

Juan, I am Cuban, but my parents did not raise pigs these Hialeah rafters destroy everything they touch. They’re doing the same thing in the Florida Keys. It’s embarrassing their attitudes and disregard for other people.

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

@@OmarLopez-yh2lx yup I live in Miami and I see trash everywhere, and Cubans drive like psychopaths. I prefer them over the Venezuelans any day though !!

[@williamrizzo1285]

​​@OmarLopez-yh2lx Yes, they come to the Keys and leave their garbage. I've seen construction workers throw trash on the ground standing 6 feet from a dumpster.I just can't understand it!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Good for Miami protecting what there is left

[@kruse1105]

Most of Miami looks the same, it's their culture.

[@JC-nf6ro]

It's because tourist like you. Don't come trust me we don't need you.

[@Binknew]

Same up north

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

My family has used the islands for generations. It was not littered like this in the past. I wonder what changed in South Florida..

[@kruse1105]

The culture has changed, everywhere they go it eventually looks third world. Thank the immigrants !

[@J.o.e_K]

(grin)

[@rickdiaz4559]

The truth the very cops and officials who's jobs are to enforce existing littering laws which they haven't done now its easier to push the blame on the public and just restrict even more acces to public land why isn't ball harbor all trashed ohh because they will ticket you to death around there

[@kaytucker5498]

You have to ask?

[@Saltfly]

It’s not just Miami. I just don’t get it.

[@crisg.5766]

Litterbugs ruined it for everyone.

[@NANA-qn8on]

Thanks. I hope other communities around the country do the same.

[@fairwind8222]

They should stop all river use also

[@fairwind8222]

Sarcasm, fwc should have enforced the the people trashing the place instead of hassling young families in rental boats. And even more importantly the locals should have enforced the Aholes trashing there islands

[@niteshades_promise]

ban all outdoor activities and fun? is this soviet union? 🍻

[@frankrivera7460]

About time 👏.....

[@fishingshallowminded8600]

those poeple are animales down there

[@Steve-tk6xv]

just to be clear yes its true in florida are animals but the majority of these problems are from dirty tourists That come down to Florida and treat it like a hotel. Trash the place and then leave

[@juliorojas8383]

As a boter for over 45 years I completly support this descion. There is nothing worst than having the people that enjoy our waters the most be the sole responsibles for trashing our islands and bay. I rather this type of meausre than seeing so many irresponsible people that don't appreciate how lucky we are to have our natural resources. Hopefully this will raise awareness and consciousness, specially for the boat owners and captains who are ultimately responsible for the safety and behavior of their guests. My personal view when being on the water is to leave with more trash than what I come with. I carry extra trash bags to take all trash that I find even if it is not my own and I teach my kids the same. That is the legacy I strife to leave behind.

[@HomesickforAlaska]

Exactly what I do in my area. I have garbage bags on the boat and I ALWAYS leave the ramp with much more garbage than I generated. I even have a special net with an extra long handle to fish stuff out of the water.

[@rickdiaz4559]

Very commendable you guys scoring those brownie society points by picking up more trash then you generate. The box of cookies is on the way. Here's a crazy idea how about enforce the f--king littering laws and that way they don't have to shut down something that is funded with my tax dollar. Just a thought geniuses

[@kimscarbrough2870]

Good glad to hear it that's just completely unacceptable 🎉

[@johnsterling1020]

It’s unacceptable to have trash in the city streets of miami but they don’t clean it..what do you have to say about that?

[@mangographics225]

Finally!!! Great for Environmental Projection!! ❤️

[@BrandtAbsolu]

They should be permanently closed.

[@stevenmeadows6917]

No, they should not be .

[@southrichmondtofl]

@@stevenmeadows6917 totally and completely should!!!!

[@MIAMIC70]

@@stevenmeadows6917STFU, you must be one of the assclowns 🤡 that destroy our bay.

[@beboboymann3823]

@@stevenmeadows6917Yeah….they really should be because basically these days people suck. Remember three weeks ago the boys dumping trash out of trash cans into the ocean? If they hadn’t dumped it in the ocean they would have left it all where they were partying. Yeah, people suck nowadays and cannot be depended on to do the right thing.

[@user-fg1ho2jq1k]

Maybe because you don't love the sea

[@bubsmp]

Open it up, put covert cameras and undercovers out there. When littering occurs, use the registration and fine the owner $1,000. If not paid confiscate the boat. Post signs of the fine and who will be fined so it’s nice and legal like of course.

[@robertrebozo3696]

These are all the new boaters that have recently arrived here in the last 10 years

[@Sureyoudo]

Check out the majority of the people that will explain a lot!

[@thomasdaniel5308]

yep

[@traceybarnhardt9726]

As a park ranger at a barrier island, I have found boaters to be lazy and disrespectful. You brought your crap by boat, take it back with you!!

[@cacafist]

Good!!

[@MrSdemino]

Here we go again, punish the good people for the deeds of the bad! When will this stop?

[@leversforever9748]

When the bad get punished and put in jail!!

[@rickdiaz4559]

It's amazing how many people are so ignorant that they are on here advocating for more rules and government control of the spoil islands when we already have littering laws just have cops do their jobs and enforce those laws

[@Andrico77]

Boating used to be a gentleman’s hobby, not anymore.

[@joseph87328]

Perfect, Shut it all down. People are pigs in that area. Boating 3 times a week on the SW Florida, very rare is there anything to pick up on the water.

[@rickdiaz4559]

It's about time for new glasses buddy it's just as bad here in marco Island and naples

[@patrickwhelan5703]

GOOD FOR MIAMI!!! FWC needs to be out there writing tickets to those who try to trespass. Lock them up!! It's about time the dirty part of Florida gets tough......

[@robertocano7398]

It's about time. These litter bugs don't care so all have to pay. I used to boat there 20 years ago and nothing has changed.

[@brianjschumer]

Selfish people, the worst of the worst are South Florida boaters, Help you dock? Forget it...Get to close to their boat..omg, big problems. Hope this is enforced forever

[@failyourwaytothetop]

Boating should be illegal within 100 miles of South Florida coasts.

[@patrickwhelan5703]

Rick Scott and Ron are going to be pissed that the Cubans are being affected.....

[@siarazerimar7363]

I’m Glad About That decision Amazing!🎉

[@robertsessoms]

Boaters in Florida will tell you memorial day and 4th of july is the worst day to go out because there are a lot of drunk,inexperienced boaters out..

[@wildbikerbill6530]

So Memorial Day and July 4th are like Spring Break but for boaters. Got it.

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

Hialeah rafters destroy everything they touch and they’re creeping down into the Florida Keys and trying to do the same thing

[@rickdiaz4559]

You definitely would know you sound like you got here a few months ago how's the raft

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

@@rickdiaz4559 hey Rick, how are you doing? The raft is fine. I’m having a new gel coat put on it and by the way that somebody help you type this in English you might need them to help you read this in English.

[@johncalas2588]

I applaud the city of Miami for shutting this down. It’s way overdue. The people that visit and trash those islands have no business going there. Hopefully this shutdown is permanent.

[@rickdiaz4559]

Keep applauding the government exercising more control over you we have littering laws enforce them but the government ain't nobody to restrict access to something that's paid with my tax dollars period

[@NotALizardPerson81]

Boats seem to attract certain types.

[@doggonenomads]

It never ceases to amaze me how governments punish everyone instead of targeting those who trash these beaches.

[@9753flyer]

It never ceases to amaze me how a small group of boaters ruin it for everyone, rather than being responsible boaters and adults. There, I fixed your post for you. Learn some personal responsibility Peter Pan

[@katjones2781]

It's too bad you look at it that way

[@doggonenomads]

@@9753flyer No I was clear to begin with, instead of punishing the masses how about we punish the people who do this??

[@doggonenomads]

@@katjones2781 It's too bad that I want the people responsible for destroying these islands punished instead of everyone?

[@MrGbustamante]

@@doggonenomads I agree, there should be FWC and Marine Patrol on the islands citing the offenders. It would generate a revenue stream and it would definitely teach the litterbugs and all the onlookers a lesson.

[@CoconutPalmPictures]

The video shows the garbage cans that the City / County has had on those islands for years. They collected the garbage every Monday. That told the boaters that there is garbage pickup service on the islands, so many left their garbage bags there. But what about the responsible boaters that don't litter? Why is it OK to ban them from the islands? Why was there no public meeting or public hearing before closing the islands to everyone? Why is it possible for the police to enforce an island closure, but not inform and enforce the new "leave no trace" policy? It's very easy to take away a personal freedom, as long as it's someone else's personal freedom.

[@lourdesvilar8515]

Thank God Someone Cares!

[@paulheinmuller2880]

Paradise lost because of slobs. In the 60's and 70's we carried out our own trash. What's so hard about be a responsible adult and protecting what God gave us?

[@robnamowicz8073]

As much as I worked against the bottle bill in Michigan, it has helped with littering. If the abandoned deposits could be credited to retailers who exchange the bottles that would be an improvement. People trash our lakes too, but there is always lots of pier pressure! (Get it, Pier Pressure?)

[@Falconryful]

Imagine if this was done countrywide 😢 people are such pigs compared to years gone by 😢😢😢 How about enforcing litter laws, it would be a great way to collect millions of dollars annually, thus allowing us who respect nature to enjoy nature.

[@marialva9053]

Congrats L Aguirre! You have been instrumental in in making a difference. This situation has gotten progressively worse. I've been a boater for many years. Back in 90's we used to go to a cove close to Fisher Island. We finally took action and would bring trash bags once a month and pick up trash others left. We would leave with 2 or 3 full bags per boat. I rather the islands remain close than seeing how poorly other boaters trash our treasure. Bravo!!!

[@JC-nf6ro]

Hell yea. About time.

[@rICkMoJ0]

Thank you

[@camcornish2634]

Littering = ignorance.

[@RWernsing]

WhT location is there?

[@Ziggy33-pm5pl]

Good.

[@RobertVega-gs3hp]

Gotta get rid of all the charter boats coming out of the Miami river. They don’t show no respect to the environment with their trash and the balloons hanging off the vessels.

[@user-zm4tl2kc1r]

about time!!

[@maxdreher1430]

Cubans hahah

[@kenb.8596]

Yup, as a south Flo resident Gr8 move! I have a sister that visits & I can follow her around the house with her trash trail, peeps just are not responsible for their actions.

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

We r an overly Populated city..this is a test all those islands r gonna be closed all year

[@jdh23h]

It’s about time , they should have to clean it up too .

[@Mudnuri]

Was walking around Virginia key by the old Flipper set. Several people on the tiny little beach were leaving by boat. They left every single piece of trash. Beer boxes, hotdog packaging, and left the little fire going. Then a boat pulls up and throws 2 garbage bags of trash off the front onto the beach. Right in front of us. Don't know where they were from. Speaking Spanish.

[@permitfisher]

This is fantastic. They need to close the Keys from these MiaUbans that come down and act like they deserve to do whatever they want anywhere they want!

[@danlago6149]

And for both companies and the general public

[@shawnsanders2182]

Good ,how hard is it GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT!!!!!!!

[@rack9458]

If you are going to provide garbage cans on the island you may want to empty them once in a while!

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

Maybe you should think about bringing your own garbage bags and taking your garbage with you how about that for a change?

[@rack9458]

@@OmarLopez-yh2lx I am not in Miami, actually Minnesota. My point is that if you provide garbage cans people get trained to leave garbage next to them when full. The islands we have do not have garbage cans and nearly everyone is responsible and packs out what they bring in.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

​@@rack9458 Different class of people up in Minnesota too. The people down here are entitled, foolish pr*cks that don't care. So glad to hear there is another place in this country where people are still courteous of their surroundings. Not down here though. Which is why Florida is becoming less and less desirable of a place. The people inhabiting it are ruining it.

[@mannyrodriguez5453]

Everyone needs to call the county and complain and let them no that we dont want the islands to be used again by anyone.

[@ginathacker6207]

I live in Baltimore County, Maryland and have a condo in Miami Beach @ 55th and Collins. On one side is a gorgeous beach, on the other side is Biscayne Bay. The beach now has greater public access which is good. But, (BIG but) litter / trash on the beach has become really bad. I kayak around the Bay side and even THAT has become trashy. Sad. Happy that the islands are now closed to drunken boaters!!!

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

I don't know. Booze, sun, and boats? What could possibly go wrong?

[@jack2holland]

Sounds like a major cash grab for the police department if they would actually give out tickets

[@michaelpatten6434]

It’s about time

[@oncall100]

They didn't notice this last month. Have to wait for holiday to clean it up

[@johnimm9513]

This boaters in Miami not boaters in general. We have an island in Pensacola that boaters go to every weekend. There is not so much as a buble gum wrapper. There is no police presence. The law is for the lawless.

[@nanetharty357]

It’s so about time. People are horrible to these islands. Tons of trash. I’ve paddled boarded to them and had to leave because it was so heartbreaking to see trash everywhere

[@Situation_Coyote]

people ruin it for people

[@user-yr4pr3kb4n]

Put camera 📷

[@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871]

Charge entrance fee, $100 per head for environmental maintenance.

[@MIAMIC70]

No because RICH fuckheads will pay it.

[@yamama7265]

I thought they should charge everybody $500 that would Shirley pay for cleanup I can't believe how some of them live like such pigs do you ever wonder what their home looks like

[@patrickwhelan5703]

@@yamama7265 These same people park their cars on their front lawns. You know the type....

[@yamama7265]

@@patrickwhelan5703 I think they should put a lot of cameras up hiding I think they should charge $1,000 a vehicle you leave garbage no refund I can't believe what pigs some of those people are I've always told my kids you do not throw garbage out the window you put it in the bag and we'll throw it in the garbage can whenever we went in the boat and went fishing the only thing that went in the water was a bobber and a minnow

[@randysimmons9838]

Great news!!

[@jrodamores87]

👏🏼 👏🏼

[@joseph87328]

I'm in st pete area, looks pretty clean here

[@freegw1]

They’re going to love it when 1000 boats show up there.

[@wildbikerbill6530]

They will - the revenue from all the fines will be enormous.

[@imstillyoshi]

👏👏👏

[@MIAMIC70]

Love it. How about PERMANENTLY closing them.

[@margotconway8605]

There is an old saying "don't crap where you eat" they haven't learned it unfortunately.

[@omaralvarez2627]

I’m glad been a boater for 40 years it’s about time the captain is responsible for the safety and the trash of his vessel 😊

[@phillipletts7487]

Not defending the people who trash the islands, but they always do the same thing right before the property is sold to developers. It raises the sale value of the property.

[@alanscott-th2hv]

Victory

[@leversforever9748]

They should close all spoil islands in Biscayne Bay to boaters especially sandspur island (beer can island) west of the Haulover sandbar , the one's they don't close will see triple the garbage left by garbage from south of the border.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Good. Don't let boaters trash our treasure. It seems to be a common theme lately. Boaters in south Florida are trashy.

[@npcdd1652]

Set up solar powered live cameras. I’m sure citizens and local environmental activists would monitor them.

[@thomasdaniel5308]

Shame on the bad people who have no respect for ANYTHING! Miami is a beautiful city full of nasty people - glad to have gotten outta there!!!

[@thomasdaniel5308]

Seems to be one "group" of people leaving all their crap.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

With all due respect, Miami is not a beautiful city. Not anymore.

[@CVetteMan1111]

If what they are saying is true about Biscayne Bay being an economic engine, the city should manage those Islands just like any other city parks. They should be monitored by FWC, Police, and Park rangers. The Islands are not much larger than some city/state parks. Because of their proximity to fragile waterways, it makes even more sense to allocate funds to regularly monitor them. This would naturally cut down on the amount of trash so that less money is spent collecting trash and money is spent properly maintaining the tourist hot spots the right way to begin with. The Islands were not properly monitored from the beginning and that is what has allowed the trash levels to get to this point. So, at what point do you think they should have started managing the Islands better?

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

Amazing how about people managing themselves better and being responsible and picking up their own garbage and taking it with them can you manage that thought?

[@CVetteMan1111]

@@OmarLopez-yh2lx Sure, I've been picking up after myself since day one. My parents taught me to change my own diaper even before they taught me how to use the pot so I wouldn't need them. But as a student of history, I know that getting everyone else to pick up after themselves is impossible.

[@OmarGarciaElDeLa_O]

Muy bien, ya era hora….

[@luciaschettini101]

How about actually enforce the law and give tickes? The bay has fwc and each city has several boats in the water. I boat every week, unfortunately if there's no consequences ppl will not do the right thing and pack their trash with them.

[@hcwcars1]

It looked like the trash receptacles weren't big enough

[@DaveW_googleplus]

They shouldn't need any trash receptacles. "Pack out what you pack in" - a simple, courteous rule for outdoor activities.

[@ericbrinson9744]

I don’t think they should shut down as the video shows the trash was in there bin most of the trash was not pick by county maintenance I guess they trying save few dollars

[@hawkeye98]

It’s sad that the responsible boaters have to pay for the bad actions that of a few

[@danlago6149]

Perhaps there's a similar situation happening in service when it comes to trash, pick up for your home or apartment. I don't live in the county anymore but let me tell you through "word of mouth" simply if trash companies just don't want to pick up your trash, companies like waste-pro wont and for no reason.

[@frankblangeard8865]

The trash will now go directly into the bay instead of on the islands.

[@kku2000]

Maybe the kids that trashed haulover can clean the island?

[@tadroid3858]

If they can't play nice, then shut it down!! Don't boaters usually self police?

[@seanclarke5307]

Garbage cans look full don't look like it's nowhere left to put garbage so why isn't the city of Miami collecting this trash on a regular if they know people are functioning over there

[@captainbrian4243]

How bout all the industrial runoff? Nah that would be to difficult to address

[@seekingjoynow1722]

Whats so hard about taking your trash home? When I go hiking I pack my trash out. Same applies for biking or boating. The problem is people don't care. The state needs to assign rangers to ticket offenders. They can make money while solving the problem.

[@donmaldo1358]

Most of the trash is from tourist. Plus the city should empty the trash bin more often. But it's easier for politicians and media to blame the residents.

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

The trash is 99% from the locals that are pigs and if the trash bins are full, you should always bring a plastic bag in your boat and pick up your own garbage and take it with you when you leave get a grip man

[@SamiRemingtonStorm-ty6ro]

Arbitrary theft of public access to public land. Punish the violators, not EVERYONE arbitrarily!

[@emeraldwoman6158]

As a Floridian, I'm getting tired of admitting that I am one. So many of the people here are self centered, nasty and careless. Glad they closed it! It's not that hard. Toddlers know the Clean Up song! 😂 It's time to grow up, people.

[@katjones2781]

Yep ruin it for everyone that's how it goes

[@J.o.e_K]

Always