Everglades Action Day Brings the River of Grass to Tallahassee

Organized by the Everglades Coalition during Florida’s legislative session, Everglades Action Day brought nearly 40 advocates from across the state face-to-face with lawmakers from 47 offices to deliver a clear, unified message. Driving that impact was Everglades Policy Specialist Caitlin Newcamp, who led and energized the effort from start to finish. Under her leadership, advocates from Audubon Florida, partner organizations, chapter members, and supporters showed up informed, coordinated, and ready to engage. Newcamp not only organized the event — she built a strategic, statewide advocacy push to ensure restoration remained front and center for decision makers.

Together, the participants emphasized: 

• The importance of full and sustained Everglades funding. 
• The need for balanced water management decisions. 
• Investments in resilience and storage projects, particularly in vulnerable regions. 
• Protection of critical habitat and support for land acquisition programs.

This article originally appeared in the Spring 2026 State of the Everglades Report.