Peacock Springs public meeting

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08-21-2013 05:59 PM
Kelly Jessop

Peacock Springs public meeting

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 7:00 p.m. (EST)

PLACE: Suwannee Meeting Room at the Suwannee River Water Management District Office, 9225 CR 49 Live Oak, FL 32060

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Presentation of the updates to the unit management plans for Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park.

A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING: Craig Liney, Park Manger, 3631 201st Path, Live Oak, Florida 32060, PH# (386) 362-2746, FAX # (386) 776-1448 or email Craig.Liney@dep.state.fl.us

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: Craig Liney, Park Manger, 3631 201st Path, Live Oak, Florida 32060, PH# (386) 362-2746, FAX # (386) 776-1448 or email Craig.Liney@dep.state.fl.us

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
08-22-2013 12:50 PM
Benthic

Does anyone have the details on the proposed changes to the management plan? I contacted Mr. Liney for a copy of the agenda, but all it says is "Presentation of Proposed Management Plan".

Brian
08-22-2013 12:59 PM
hunabku

24 hour access and overnight camping.

A guy can dream....
08-22-2013 01:06 PM
Paulmal

Allowing scooters, or solo diving?
08-22-2013 01:10 PM
sandy

Will the mosquitos be asleep by 7:00PM?
08-22-2013 01:21 PM
SlowDiver

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulmal

Allowing scooters, or solo diving?

I'm all for the solo diving. Since I retired and went to using a rebreather my buddies are getting fewer and fewer. The retirement home just has so few wanting to dive.

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08-22-2013 05:36 PM
JCGoodwin

I am wondering what brought about this meeting?
I am getting that twitchy feeling again........NO GOLF COURSES!
Wish I was closer, I would definitely attend.

JCG
08-22-2013 05:57 PM
Kelly Jessop

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCGoodwin

I am wondering what brought about this meeting?
I am getting that twitchy feeling again........NO GOLF COURSES!
Wish I was closer, I would definitely attend.

JCG

All state parks have a management plan that is done on 10 year intervals,and this is SOP. When ever a new management plan is put into place,the public is allowed to put in input. I have read the draft version since I sit on the advisory panel,and promise you no plans for golf courses or huge developments like that. The park genuinely wants to hear from the users when finalizing the plan,and the public meeting will have a nice presentation,with the ability to make comments.
08-22-2013 06:02 PM
Kelly Jessop

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulmal

Allowing scooters, or solo diving?

Doubt you will ever see that,and that comes from Tallahassee. Many rules regarding diving coming from entry level scuba,and at this point the buddy system is promoted. Solo diving is counter to what entry level scuba teaches,so it is doubtful you will get the park system to change. I have given it my best effort to educate on the use of scooter diving in state parks,because when done right it can promote conservation. The state feels that scooters cause damage to the caves,and we are the best source of this information if you search the forums.
08-22-2013 06:05 PM
Kelly Jessop

Come to the Advanced Skills Workshop,and will be glad to talk about the management plan.
08-23-2013 06:18 AM
JCGoodwin

Kelly thanks for clearing my jitters and your efforts to ensure cave diving activities.
THANK YOU from afar are there any parks you know of in any danger of limiting activities?
Since I will not be able to attend the meeting would you please thank the Park staff for there efforts to serve the out of state diving community.
I have been always greeted warmly and treated very well.

I realize that this thread is about Peacock but last season at Jug the rangers stopped and asked us to remove our park pass from and c cards from the windshield as they were being burglarized out of vehicles that displayed them.
This type of behavior I appreciate very much being out of state we are a bit naive to local activity.
It is a service I appreciate very much!
To all who work on all sides if you are keeping springs open, THANK YOU!

JCG
08-23-2013 07:17 AM
Sludge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop

Solo diving is counter to what entry level scuba teaches,so it is doubtful you will get the park system to change.

So is going into an overhead...
08-23-2013 08:03 AM
SlowDiver

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

So is going into an overhead...

+1. Russell good thinking.

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08-23-2013 08:28 AM
FW

I wouldn't push that point too much, they may close Peacock to OW only.
08-23-2013 08:46 AM
SlowDiver

Quote:

Originally Posted by FW

I wouldn't push that point too much, they may close Peacock to OW only.

And the state can watch there annual park pass and money from out of town divers go by the wayside. And yes I sill get the family annual pass even thou it would be cheaper for me to pay at the gate.

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08-23-2013 08:52 AM
FW

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowDiver

And the state can watch there annual park pass and money from out of town divers go by the wayside. And yes I sill get the family annual pass even thou it would be cheaper for me to pay at the gate.

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Sadly, money isn't the main motivation issue for the state park system.
08-23-2013 12:13 PM
Kelly Jessop

Quote:

Originally Posted by FW

I wouldn't push that point too much, they may close Peacock to OW only.

Also comments on the forums haven't helped the scootering issue.