FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2015

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850-245-2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us 

FLORIDA PARK SERVICE DIRECTOR TO PADDLE BLACKWATER RIVER WITH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR EXPEDITION

TALLAHASSEE – Donald Forgione, director of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service, will join the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition team as they paddle the Blackwater River on Saturday, March 14. 

The team, which includes Carlton Ward Jr., Mallory Lykes Dimmitt and Joe Guthrie, will paddle from Johnson’s Float at Blackwater State Forest to Deaton’s Bridge in Blackwater River State Park to raise awareness about the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition. 

WHAT:        Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition
                     Paddle and Reception on the Blackwater River

WHEN:        Saturday, March 14, 2015
                     Paddle: 9:30 a.m.
                     Reception: 12:00 p.m.

WHERE:      Blackwater River State Park
                     7720 Deaton Bridge Rd.
                     Holt, FL 32564

Space is limited to 50 guests for the river paddle, but 150 guests can be accommodated for the reception. If you'd like to participate in the paddle, please RSVP here and contact Blackwater Canoe Rental at 850-623-0235. Click here to visit their website. 

For more information about the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition, click here. 

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 171 state parks and trails inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With 161 parks, 10 state trails, nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience while visiting.  For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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