CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT
LITTLE MANATEE RIVER STATE PARK TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING
~The public is invited
to provide comments on the management plan~
WHAT: Public Hearing
WHEN: July 27, 2016
5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Sun City Center Chamber of
Commerce
1651 Sun City Center Plaza
Sun City Center, FL
33573
DEP's Florida Park Service is in the process
of updating the Unit Management Plan for Little Manatee River 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 Joe.Howard@dep.state.fl.us or calling 813-671-5005. The public is invited to review and submit comments to the
Division of Recreation and Parks at FL_StateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us until Aug. 11,
2016.
The
following improvements are proposed for the updated Little Manatee
River State Park management plan:
-
Create 30 additional campsites to expand
the existing campground;
- Expand
wildlife viewing and interpretive opportunities by adding three scenic
overlooks on the Oxbow Nature Trail;
- Add shared-use trails and a hiking trailhead on US 301; and
-
Enhance
canoeing and kayaking experiences and opportunities by improving the existing canoe/kayak launch.
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 Joe.Howard@dep.state.fl.us or calling 813-671-5005. 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).
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