BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Resilient Environment Department and Cultural Division, with the support of the Community Foundation of Broward, have collaborated with the Xavier Cortada Foundation to bring The Underwater campaign to Broward County. Underwater: Broward is a community-led climate action campaign that uses the power of art to engage others in a process of discovery, conversation and mobilization that inspires local action and community engagement around climate change.

Following the delivery of Underwater Workshops and art installations at ten Broward County Schools, the County is now hosting a Central County Community Climate Conversation, inviting residents, visitors and youth to attend on Saturday, April 27 from 1-3PM at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale). This free event, led by renowned eco-artist Xavier Cortada, will discuss health, personal economic and community impacts of climate change, local initiatives and opportunities for engaging at the community and County level.

Attendees will be able to participate in a climate art activity researching their home's ground elevation relative to sea level rise and create personalized elevation yard signs communicating and inspiring action to address the causes and impacts of climate change.

As part of a community connection fair, exhibits will feature environmental programs, community organizations and advocacy groups, giving attendees additional opportunities to learn about climate change, community programs and volunteering.  

Admission is free and tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite. Visit Broward.org/Climate/UnderwaterBroward for more information and to reserve tickets. For additional updates throughout the project and other resilience news, follow @BrowardResilience on Facebook and Instagram.

About Resilient Environment Department
The mission of the Resilient Environment Department is to further the resilience of individuals, the built environment, natural resources, and economy of Broward County. This is accomplished by providing climate mitigation and adaptation planning; natural resource planning, management, and protection; planning for appropriate land use patterns and housing mix; enforcing environmental, development and construction regulations; delivering animal care protection and adoption services and providing for consumer protection. For more information call 954-519-1270, visit our website or follow us on X.

April 19, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Deputy Director, and Chief Resilience Officer
Resilient Environment Department
954-519-1464 
Jjurado@broward.org