RESIDENTS FOR RESILIENCE
Connecting People • Sharing Knowledge • Building Resilience
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Helping people understand the connections between our water, our environment, our health, our infrastructure, and our communities—and then bringing the right people together to create solutions.
Suzee Bailey
Founder/CEO
Residents for Resilience
"It's hard to care about what you don't know about."
WELCOME TO RESIDENTS FOR RESILIENCE
At Residents for Resilience (R4R), we’re all about water — the water we drink, the water we live around, the water we manage when it rains, and the waterways and marine ecosystems that make South Florida such a special place to call home.
We often say, “It’s hard to care about what you don’t know about.” That’s why R4R works to be the missing link — helping bridge the information gap between residents and the scientists, experts, government leaders, universities, organizations and others working on the issues that affect our water, our environment and our communities.
R4R was born from a personal experience, but it quickly became about something much bigger. It became a journey to better understand how South Florida's most important water challenges—from safe drinking water and water quality to flooding, stormwater management, coastal resilience, and marine ecosystem restoration—are all interconnected, and how connecting people, science, information, and solutions can help build healthier waterways, stronger communities, and a more resilient future.
AND THERE'S A LOT MORE HAPPENING...
Issues • Projects • Partnerships • Solutions
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R4R IN ACTION!
From Information to Conversation to Collaboration — and Solutions.
Flood Mitigation & Stormwater Management
Helping fill in the information gap by sharing updated flood information, innovative stormwater
management approaches, homeowner preparedness guidance, CRS rating benefits, and available
relief or grant opportunities for flood-impacted residents.
Waterlogged Events
Bringing residents together with top specialists to better understand flooding and storm preparedness,
waterways remediation efforts, storm water management , and exploring innovative resilience solutions.
Mangroves and Coastal Protection
Supporting thoughtful decisions that recognize the flood protection, habitat value, and resilience benefits natural
mangrove systems provide.
Students for Resilience
Engaging and mentoring the next generation of environmental leaders through
education, innovation, and community service.
Artificial Turf & Public Health Awareness
Important questions that may need to be asked regarding the health and environmental concerns linked
to artificial turf (“plastic grass”), including excessive heat, microplastic shedding, vapor exposure, and long-term
impacts on both people and the environment.
Restaurants for Resilience
Recognizing and encouraging sustainable practices within the local business community.
Nature-Based Solutions
Promoting practical approaches such as living shorelines, mangroves, water filtration research,
biochar pilot studies and marine habitat restoration.
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Coastal Projects & Marine Impacts
Addressing major coastal concerns including sand bypass activity, coral impacts near the port,
shoreline changes, and the broader marine and environmental questions linked to coastal construction and expansion.
TO RECEIVE OUR FREE NEWSLETTERS
AND INVITES TO SPECIAL RESILIENCY MEETINGS AND EVENTS!
IMPORTANT FYI!💦
Weekly King Tide Forecast
KING TIDE SEASON IS HERE — AND THIS IS ABOUT MORE
THAN A FEW HIGH-TIDE DAYS
South Florida’s next elevated high-tide period begins September 8 and continues through September 15. *For Fort Lauderdale specifically, the City identifies September 10–13 as its first locally predicted King Tide period. SFWMD’s broader South Florida East Coast elevated-tide outlook is September 8–15. Actual water levels vary by location and can also be affected by rainfall, wind, groundwater levels and other conditions.
King tides alone don’t always mean flooding. But when higher tides combine with heavy rain, wind and already-high groundwater, we can experience COMPOUND FLOODING — when multiple conditions come together to increase flood risk.
And the bigger picture is important: high-tide flooding is becoming more frequent as sea levels rise. That’s why understanding these changing conditions — and preparing our homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure for them — matters. 📅 Looking ahead: the annual maximum predicted tidal peak is October 27, 2026.
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The South Florida Water Management District is continuing efforts for the monitoring, operational response and documentation of these events. These weekly updates are intended to be informational for interested stakeholders and the public. If conditions warrant, additional updates may be
issued throughout the forecast period.
High Tides are predicted to peak along South Florida's coast during the
following days (peaks vary by location).
During these periods, high tides may exceed one or more of
the National Weather Service (NWS) thresholds.
East Coast
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September 8-15, 2026 (New Moon)
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September 24-October 15, 2026 (Full Moon and New Moon)
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October 22-November 12, 2026 (Full Moon* and New Moon)
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November 22-29, 2026 (Full Moon)
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December 22-27, 2026 (Full Moon)
*Annual Maximum Predicted Peak(s): October 27, 2026
Florida Keys
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August 24-November 17, 2026
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(August Full Moon, September New and Full Moon, October New and Full Moon*, November New Moon)
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November 19-December 1, 2026 (Full Moon)
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December 4-13, 2026 (New Moon)
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December 21-27, 2026 (Full Moon)
*Annual Maximum Predicted Peak(s): October 28 and 30, 2026
West Coast
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August 27-28, 2026 (Full Moon)
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September 8-11, 2026 (New Moon)
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September 29-October 1, 2026 (Full Moon)
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October 27-29, 2026 (Full Moon)
The District's weekly tidal outlook accounts for conditions, such as wind strength and direction, ocean currents, that can cause tides to occur higher or lower than predicted and help guide water management decisions. Daily king tide forecasts are available on the SFWMD’s Resilience Metrics Hub for seven tidal stations along South Florida’s east and west coasts and the Florida Keys: Virginia Key, Port Everglades, Lake Worth, Key West, Vaca Key, Naples Bay North, Fort Myers.
You can sign up to receive weekly King Tide Forecasts straight to your inbox.
Just visit our email signup page,
enter your email address and check the “King Tide Forecast” option.
As we always say at Residents for Resilience, “It’s hard to care about what you don’t know about.”
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay resilient.
Filling the Information Gap!
CLICK EACH PICTURE FOR DIRECT LINKS TO THOSE PAGES
 Adopt-a-Waterway: One Cleanup at a Time |  Mangroves vs. Warehouse! YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED! READ MORE |
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 FLOOD RELIEF GRANT INFORMATION - LEARN MORE! |  What If We Retrofitted Holiday Park to Hold Millions of Gallons of Stormwater? |
 BAYSHORE PARK- a model of resiliency and sustainability |  Questions that may need to be asked regarding Artificial Turf - "Plastic Grass"! - READ MORE |
 Is it safe to drink the water? READ MORE |  MIAMI WATERKEEPER WATER QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS READ MORE |
 $88 Million Flood Relief Grant READ MORE |  What YOU can do to mitigate flooding in your home and neighborhood. |
 RETROFITTING PARKS FOR RESILIENCE | 🌿 WE WON (for now)— MANGROVES STAY! 🌿. READ MORE... |
 YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Sample Letter Provided CLICK HERE - |  Your Voice Matters! |
 Arkly Flood Map - Downtown Las Olas High Risk READ MORE |  Millions of Coral Will Be Affected! Port Everglades Expansion Project READ MORE |
What is Compound Flooding? READ MORE |  Flood Insurance Discount - Community Rating System (CRS) READ MORE |
SEND US YOUR PICTURES AND VIDEO TO: INFO@RESIDENTSFORRESILIENCE.ORG
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An R4R member sent in these great pictures of an aggregation
of manatee in Fort Lauderdale ICW. 9/11/2026
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WHAT’S IN YOUR WATER?
I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank Sasha Jones for the opportunity to be part of her NBC series on such an important topic—
drinking water safety. Her thoughtful questions and dedication to raising awareness are truly appreciated, and I'm honored to have
contributed to the discussion.
I'm also incredibly grateful for the wonderful shout-out she gave to Residents for Resilience (R4R). Her support means a lot to us, and it will certainly help amplify our mission to improve water safety and resilience in our communities.
I look forward to following her impactful work!
Watch segment below.
Let’s Work Together -
We welcome collaboration with residents, educators, scientists, civic leaders, students, and organizations who share a commitment to stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Residents for Resilience, Inc.
1314 E. Las Olas Blvd. #727
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
E-Mail: info@residentsforresilience.org
