Miramar high school

7 feet above sea level

As part of our expanding ‘Underwater: Broward’ initiative, on March 18, 2025, Miramar High School joined the movement to bring climate education and public art to the forefront of student engagement in South Florida.

At 7 feet above sea level, Miramar High’s elevation was transformed into a site-specific mural painted by artist Xavier Cortada, serving as a powerful visual reminder of the school’s vulnerability to sea level rise. The mural now stands on campus as a lasting symbol of environmental awareness and student involvement in the fight for climate resilience.

Interactive Climate Assembly

The Cortada Foundation led a dynamic, school-wide assembly where students explored how sea level rise is impacting their community—and how they can take action. During the session, students created personalized Underwater elevation yard signs, each one reflecting the elevation of their own home and helping spark critical conversations with friends, families, and neighbors.

Activating Awareness

To further support student participation and excitement, we distributed:

  • Underwater T-shirts to students who asked or answered questions during the assembly

  • “HELLO my elevation is” stickers for students to personalize and wear proudly

  • Elevation Cards with QR codes linking to tools for finding home elevation and learning more about sea level rise

Miramar High students demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and leadership—showing that with the right tools, today’s youth can shape tomorrow’s climate solutions. Their participation adds another vital chapter in the growing Underwater Project story across South Florida schools.