CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT
Manatee Springs State Park to Host Public Meeting
~The
public is invited to provide comments on the draft plan~
WHAT: Public
Meeting
WHEN: Jan. 9, 2018
5:30 –
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Chiefland Women's Club
825 E. Park Ave.
Chiefland, FL 32626
DEP's Florida Park Service is in the process of updating the
unit management plan for Manatee Springs State Park. Citizens are invited to
attend a public meeting to learn about the proposed plans for the state
park and provide their comments.
The public notice, agenda, draft plan and comment form are available
online. Copies may also be obtained by emailing Mark.Abrizenski@dep.state.fl.us or calling 352-493-6072. There will be a brief presentation at 6 p.m.
Following the presentation, staff will be available to answer questions and accept public comment. Additionally, the
public is invited to review and submit comments to the Division of Recreation
and Parks at FLStateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us until Jan. 23, 2018.
The following improvements are proposed for the updated Manatee Springs State Park management plan:
- Install culverts and low
water crossings on the access road to improve hydrology and ensure
reliable vehicle access;
- Replace paved boat ramp
for improved launching and landing;
- Replace boardwalk decking to maintain safe and convenient
wildlife viewing, interpretation and river access;
- Upgrade restrooms and
concession building;
- Connect restrooms/bathhouses to Levy County sewer;
- Replace spring-run
walkway and swimming access points; restoring portions of the natural
spring-run stream shoreline.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting
is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the hearing by
emailing Mark.Abrizenski@dep.state.fl.us or calling
850-650-5928. 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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