MEDIA ADVISORY: July 30, 2014
INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PRESERVE STATE PARK TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING
~The public is invited to share input on the land management plans~
MELBOURNE BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service will host a public workshop and presentation of the proposed update to the management plan for Indian River Lagoon State Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Proposed
updates include:
- Adding a
trailhead with kiosk, shared-use trails and trailside interpretative
signage for increased hiking, bicycling and interpretive opportunities;
- Adding two
day-use areas with a canoe/kayak launch, picnic pavilion and restroom for
increased paddling and picnicking opportunities;
- Adding two
primitive camping areas; and
-
Building a
residence/shop area to provide park support facilities.
Following the public workshop, the advisory group will meet to review the updates to the management plan on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Ocean Grill Restaurant in Sebastian Inlet State Park.
The
public notice, agenda and draft plan are available online. Copies may also be obtained by contacting Kevin Jones, park manager, 321-984-4853, Kevin.Jones@dep.state.fl.us.
WHAT: Public Meeting
WHEN: August 5, 2014
6 p.m.
WHERE: South Beach Community Park
500 Old Florida Trail
Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
Public notice, agenda and draft plan are available HERE.
WHAT: Advisory Group Meeting
WHEN: August 6, 2014
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: Ocean Grill Restaurant - Banquet Room
Sebastian Inlet State Park
9700 South A1A
Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
Public notice, agenda and draft plan are available HERE.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting Kevin Jones. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
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