CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT

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

MARJORIE HARRIS CARR CROSS FLORIDA GREENWAY PRELIMINARY WORKSHOP 

~The public is invited to provide comments on future management plans~

WHAT:      Preliminary Workshop 

WHEN:      Dec. 8, 2016
                    5:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE:    Inglis Community Center
                     137 Highway 40 W
                     Inglis, FL 34449

The purpose of this workshop is to gather input at the beginning of the planning process for the update to the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway's Unit Management Plan. Due to the large size of the greenway, two additional meetings will be held at other regions along the trail.

Please review the public notice and agenda. Copies may also be obtained by emailing Mickey.Thomason@dep.state.fl.us or calling 352-236-7143. The public is invited to review and submit comments to the Division of Recreation and Parks at FL_StateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us. 

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop by emailing Mickey.Thomason@dep.state.fl.us or calling 352-236-7143. 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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