Does the current 30A beach situation motivate you to get involved? Do you want to be part of the solution to free our beaches? There are a variety of ways that you can make a difference as we work to save our beaches. We believe that contacting media, both local and national, and elected officials within the State of Florida are critical elements to affecting change. Please review the following boxes for specific instructions and the contact lists that will make this as easy as possible for you!
Contact Florida Government Officials
You can make a difference by reaching out to those in power such as Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Senators, Florida House of Representatives members, and Walton County officials.
Click to download the following spreadsheets so that you can copy and paste them into your email. By sending the entire list as a Bcc (blind carbon copy), each recipient will see an email just sent to them.
Florida Governor & Walton County Officials: Click HERE
Florida Senators: Click HERE
Florida House of Representatives: Click HERE
We have learned that mass emails or copied-and-pasted emails get little attention, so we recommend personally sharing your story about how this change in our beaches has affected you or your family. Click HERE to view a well-written sample letter that we were allowed to share on this website. Please consider using this as an example when writing your letters.
Not enough time to write a personal letter? This is a great example of a letter you can send Governor DeSantis. Click here to download!
Contact National Media Outlets
Getting the attention of the national media is a goal of this group. The more we reach out to them with our story, the better the chance they notice. By sending the entire list as a Bcc (blind carbon copy), each recipient will see an email just sent to them.
National Media: Excel
Contact Media Outlets in the Southeastern States
Contacting media outlets in the southeastern states where most of our visitors come from is a very effective way to spread the news about what is happening on 30A. To make this as easy as possible, we have created lists of media outlets in each southeastern state. Click to download the Excel spreadsheet for the state you want to contact. Downloading the Excel spreadsheet gives you the option of copying and pasting emails very easily. By sending the entire list as a Bcc (blind carbon copy), each recipient will see an email just sent to them.
Contacting the media outlets in the southeastern states where the majority of our visitors come from is a very effective way to spread the news of what is happening on 30A. To make this as easy as possible, we have created lists of media outlets in each southeastern state. Click to download the Excel spreadsheet for the state you want to contact. Downloading the Excel spreadsheet gives you the option of copying and pasting emails very easily. By sending the entire list as a Bcc (blind carbon copy), each recipient will see an email just sent to them.
Alabama: Excel
Florida: Excel
Georgia: Excel
Kentucky: Excel
Louisiana: Excel
Mississippi: Excel
North Carolina: Excel
South Carolina: Excel
Texas: Excel
Sign our Petition
Our petition has over 6,000 signatures. Would you consider adding yours? Click HERE.
Show Your Support When You’re on the Beach & in the Community
Signs and decals are available for display on your beach chairs and vehicles. Fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, indicating an interest in signs, and we’ll get back to you!
Attend Walton County Commissioner Meetings
Continuing to have a presence at the Walton County Board of Commissioners meetings indicates that this issue is not being forgotten. Even just one or two members of this group taking the floor during the public comment section is critical. Don’t know exactly what to say? We can help! Erin, a member of our team, is willing to provide you with the words to speak. Fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, indicating an interest in the Walton County Board of Commissioners meetings, and we’ll get back to you! Click HERE to be redirected to the Walton County website for meeting dates.
Educate Yourself & Your Neighbors
Reviewing the history page of this site, and reading the linked materials will give you a solid basis of knowledge on this topic. Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors. Continue to stay informed of new events and meetings (check out our Event Calendar on the home page) and make sure you are voting if you are a Florida resident. The effort to regain our beaches is a long-term one, and we need the numbers behind this movement to grow.
