EVERGLADES COALITION
The Everglades Coalition is an alliance of more than sixty local, state and national conservation and environmental organizations dedicated to full restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem, from the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes into Lake Okeechobee and to the estuaries, through the River of Grass, out to Florida Bay and the Keys.
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The Everglades Coalition is committed to sending clean water south for the restoration of America's Everglades and the protection of Florida's estuary communities.
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Register HERE for the 35th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference on January 9-11, 2020 at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida.
The Everglades Coalition is proud to hold the 35th annual conference at South Seas Island Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva Island, Florida 33924. Special rate of $199/night (plus tax) is available for limited rooms on a first-come first-served basis through December 10th, 2019. Please call 1-800-282-3402, and reference “Everglades Coalition 2020” for the discounted rate or visit www.southseas.com for online booking – discount code 0X67A5.
2020 Confernce Field Trips
Cruise Pine Island Sound with Captiva Cruises
Enjoy a cruise aboard Captiva Cruises' motor catamaran on Sunday, January 12th from 9:30am to 11:30am. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the area including historic fish houses of Pine Island Sound, Useppa Island, Cabbage Key, and Cayo Costa State Park. Dolphins and a variety of birds are often seen along the way. Reservations are required. Captiva Cruises will not charge for this special opportunity for conference attendees, however a minimum of 20 passengers is required.
Reservations may be obtained by calling Captiva Cruises (239-472-5300).
Tarpon Bay Explorers Discounted Kayaks, Cruises and Tram Tours
Enjoy a 10% discount on all kayak, cruise and tram tours from January 9th to January 12th. On Saturday, the cruises and kayak tours will be discounted 25% off for the “Ding” Darling Refuge 75th Anniversary Celebration. Mention that you are attending the Everglades Coalition Conference to receive the discount. Check out their website for more information. Call (239)-472-8900 to make your reservation.
Schedule as follows:
Cruises Daily - 11:00am, 1:30pm, and 4:00pm
Kayak Tours Daily - 10:00am
Trams Tour – Thursday: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm and Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am, 12:30pm, and 3:00pm