CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT 

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us 

THE BARNACLE HISTORIC STATE PARK TO
HOST PUBLIC HEARING

~The public is invited to share input on the management plan~

WHAT:    Public Hearing 

WHEN:    July 7, 2016
                  5-7 p.m.

WHERE:  Coconut Grove Sailing Club
                  2990 South Bayshore Drive 
                  Miami, FL 33133  

DEP's Florida Park Service is in the process of updating the Unit Management Plan for The Barnacle Historic State Park. Citizens are invited to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposed plans for the state park and to provide their comments.

Please review the public notice, agenda and draft plan. Copies may also be obtained by emailing Katrina.Boler@dep.state.fl.us or calling 305-442-6866. The public is invited to review and submit comments to the Division of Recreation and Parks at FL_StateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us until July 22, 2016.  

The following developments/improvements are proposed for the updated The Barnacle Historic State Park management plan:

• Improvements to the park entrance area, including building a small ranger station;

• Repairs to The Barnacle house, the boathouse, Micco Pavilion, and dock;

• Updates to park exhibits and additional interpretive signage;

• Construction of an additional boathouse; and

• Renovations to the two-bay shop with residence above.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the hearing by emailing Katrina.Boler@dep.state.fl.us or calling 305-442-6866. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice).

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 174 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to 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. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.

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