South Florida is a unique part of the United States. We have world-famous beaches, tropical landscapes, and amazing wildlife. We are home to two National Parks and the only living coral reef in North America.

But this is also a place where the population is booming! Miami-Dade County has grown along a narrow strip of “high” ground wedged between one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the world and the sea. The rapid growth of our urban areas and the way we have reshaped our surroundings have taken their toll on the environment in which we live.

Don't just live here, tune in to Down to Earth and learn how to live with the wonders of South Florida.

Down to Earth, a production of Miami-Dade Television and Miami-Dade’s Department of Environmental Resources Management, is dedicated to bringing you crucial information about the place you live.

Each episode will provide great ideas on how to make a difference right from home! Learn how to invite wildlife back into the city. Get easy tips on how to save energy and water at home. Learn how to shop smart by including the environment in your purchasing choices, and so much more!

See how much your “neighbors” know about their surroundings and learn from resident experts about our unique environment and how it affects you (and you affect it).