The Everglades Coalition's Annual Conference seeks to raise critical, timely issues for in-depth debates in an open, accessible forum. This year's conference will be held in Key Largo, Florida. It begins with an opening reception on 8 January and continues through 11 January 2015. The theme is Send it South: Water for America's Everglades. Key themes include the RESTORE Act and Restoration Funding, Water Policy, Oil Spill Mitigation, Invasive Species Solutions, and the Role of Estuaries. The final day features a number of exciting field excursions that include snorkeling, glass bottom boat tours, and guided walking tours.

This conference brings together community leaders and political figures to discuss their positions, pledge their support and offer challenges. The conference is attended by decision-makers from federal, state, local and tribal governments, agency representatives, stakeholders and a vast array of public and private interests including scientists, educators, contractors, conservationists, the media, students and the general public. The conference is the largest annual forum to advance Everglades conservation and restoration.

For more information, visit www.evergladescoalition.org.