The Miami Waterkeeper Junior Ambassador program is a year-long initiative designed to help high school students become environmental advocates. I learned about the problems in Biscayne Bay and its nearby areas while developing leadership skills. I got training to be involved in our community and speak up for our beliefs. Other junior ambassadors and I share what we learn with different groups and help plan volunteer events. This program taught me how social, environmental, government and economic issues are all connected and how they affect the environment in South Florida.
