Media Advisory: Sept. 6, 2017

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

DEP’s Trail Plan Workshops Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather

~Further details on rescheduling will be announced as soon as available~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – DEP’s Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) is in the process of updating its five year plan and statewide opportunity and priority trail maps, and is soliciting public input. As part of the update, OGT is hosting workshops throughout the state – from Milton to Miami – to receive input from trail users, local planners and the public.

Due to anticipated inclement weather and potential impacts from Hurricane Irma, all workshops are being rescheduled for a later date.

Further details on rescheduling will be announced once they have been finalized.

For more information about the priority trail maps and upcoming workshops, please visit the OGT webpage or contact Samantha Browne, Samantha.browne@dep.state.fl.us.

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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