Egmont Key Alliance

08/03/2026

Always a joy to partner with incredible students doing incredible work! This gopher tortoise research becomes increasingly important, especially in the wake of recent news that the "threatened" species is now considered "critically endangered".

Thank you Eckerd College & the Goessling Lab for helping support this keystone species and specifically the population at Egmont Key!

Eckerd College students return to Egmont Key this summer to monitor threatened gopher tortoises through a conservation internship.

06/09/2026

Did you know that Egmont Key State Park made the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc. "11 to Save" list this year?!

"Each year, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation announces its 11 to Save program as part of its annual conference. The program is designed to increase the public’s awareness of the urgent need to save Florida’s historic resources, and to empower local preservationists and preservation groups in their efforts to preserve Florida’s rich history.

11 to Save locations are nominated by the public, reflecting historic places that matter to Florida’s communities. Inclusion on the Florida’s 11 to Save is a starting point for advocacy and education, and part of a collaborative effort to identify custom solutions for each property."

We are very grateful to have more attention on the needs of Egmont Key! And we're working every day to help restore, preserve, and protect the island and its natural and cultural heritage.

https://floridatrust.org/11-to-save/

FLORIDA’S 11 TO SAVE Each year, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation announces its 11 to Save program as part of its annual conference. The program is designed to increase the public’s awareness of the urgent need to save Florida’s historic resources, and to empower local preservationis...

05/03/2026

Thank you FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay for covering our State of the Island initiative!

Visit www.egmontkey.org to learn more and sign up to stay in the loop for future opportunities to get involved to help support Egmont Key.

Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks. 🔗⬇️

03/17/2026

According to the Florida State Parks Foundation, our beloved Egmont Key has lost hundreds of thousands of visitors, millions of dollars of economic impact, and hundreds of local jobs year over year from 2024 to 2025. It's obvious this is in large part due to the devastation from the 2024 hurricane season.

Read the full 2025 report here:https://floridastateparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Egmont-Key-State-Park.pdf
(where Egmont Key Alliance gets a shoutout too!)

Big thank you to the Florida State Parks Foundation for putting together this impactful data for our State Parks.

These losses are a HUGE deal, and the island needs our support more than ever.

Get involved, and join the State of the Island forum coming up on May 1st to help convene stakeholders for a brighter future for the island. This is an Advocacy in Action event, supported by the St. Pete Chamber Sustainability & Resilience Committee. Event details will launch soon!