The Egmont Key Alliance is a Citizen support Organization (CSO) dedicated to protecting, restoring and preserving the natural, historical and cultural resources found on Egmont Key, a barrier island located at the mouth of Tampa Bay.

Discover Egmont Key!
11th Discover the Island Fundraiser

You can visit one of Tampa Bay’s hidden treasures and be introduced to the many cultural, historical and natural aspects of the island through interpretive presentations. For 2008, this event will take place on November 8th and 9th. In addition, this year we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Egmont Key Lighthouse on Saturday, the 8th. In order to attend, you will have to get a ticket first! Many of our previous Discover the Island visitors have told us they plan to return, so we expect record attendance again this year. The best way to ensure you’ll have a seat on our boats is to purchase your tickets in advance.

For more information on tickets, transportation, activities, click the Discover the Island link to the left

You are welcome to visit the island at any time during the rest of the year either by joining the Egmont Key Alliance volunteers on their regular workday, the third Saturday of each month (Please e-mail using the link below if you plan to attend) or by taking the Egmont Key Ferry which leaves from the Bay Pier at Fort DeSoto Park. (It would also be a good idea to call the Ferry 727-867-6569 to make sure it is running and at what times)

To view a copy of the latest newsletter, Egmont Key Notes, click the Newsletter link to the left

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Please return to learn more about the island.

Membership in Egmont Key Alliance can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. On the third Saturday of each month, Alliance volunteers serve the island in a variety of activities ranging from maintenance on the lighthouse and support structures; planting native plants and grasses in an attempt to restore the original environment and control beach erosion; protection of bird nesting areas on the island's beaches during their nesting season; control of invasive and exotic plant species; cleanup of brush and trash, both in the island's interior and on the beaches.

If you are unable to make the committment to full membership, but would like to help the Alliance in its efforts, donations in any amount will be gratefully accepted. Please send them to the address below.