Peacock Springs public meeting

[Kelly Jessop]

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).

[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

[hunabku]

24 hour access and overnight camping.


A guy can dream....

[Paulmal]

Allowing scooters, or solo diving?

[sandy]

Will the mosquitos be asleep by 7:00PM?

[SlowDiver]

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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[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

[Kelly Jessop]

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.

[Kelly Jessop]

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.

[Kelly Jessop]

Come to the Advanced Skills Workshop,and will be glad to talk about the management plan.