08/24/2024
ALL INFO FOR KNOWN PETITIONS, MEETINGS, OFFICIAL CONTACT INFO HERE:
Petition #1.
https://floridawildlifefederation.org/action-state-parks-threat/
Petition #2.
https://www.change.org/p/protect-jonathan-dickinson-state-park-stop-the-golf-courses?recruiter=672173936&recruited_by_id=d008def0-e660-11e6-8748-c9f43eaf7823
Petition #3.
https://act.audubon.org/a/floridastateparks?ms=fbshare
Petition #4.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSCBU9O1kyMktwl-OWNQeQgef-oYSY1myIKjjeMJzvW-y5-A/viewform
NEW PETITION/voice concerns #5.
DEP says it wants to “gather feedback" on state parks and have now a dedicated webpage for more suggestions. The agency also said new meeting dates will be announced soon with meetings expected week of Sept. 2 … Click on the link to submit your feedback on the proposals.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7983173/Great-Outdoors-Initiative
CONTACT INFO FOR ARC VOTING MEMBERS:
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CONTACT INFO FOR MEETING AGENDAS AND VOICING PUBLIC CONCERNS (48 hrs after meetings)
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Call these elected officials to voice your thoughts:
1. Governor Ron DeSantis
• Office of the Governor
• 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Phone: (850) 717-9337
2. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary
• Shawn Hamilton (current Secretary, as of the latest update)
• 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Phone: (850) 245-2118
3. DEP sec Secretary Shawn Hamilton 850-245-2118
Mara Gambineri, Deputy Secretary for Land and Recreation [email protected]
DETAILS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO 9 STATE PARKS, AGENDA AND MEETING INFORMATION:
1. Honeymoon Island State Park:
Proposed changes: Pickleball courts
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41004-honeymoon-island-state-park-public-meeting
2. Hillsborough River State Park
Proposed changes: Pickleball courts and a disc golf course
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41002-hillsborough-river-state-park-public-meeting
3. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Grayton Beach State Park
Proposed changes at Topsail Hill: Pickleball courts, a disc golf course, a park lodge with up to 350 rooms
Proposed changes at Grayson Beach: Pickleball courts, a disc golf course, 10 new cabins, a new restroom
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41000-topsail-hill-preserve-and-grayton-beach-state-parks
4. Camp Helen State Park
Proposed changes: New cabins and/or ‘glamping’ sites
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/40998-camp-helen-state-park-public-meeting-notice
5. Anastasia State Park
Proposed Changes: Pickleball courts, a disc golf course and a lodge with up to 350 rooms
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41005-anastasia-state-park-public-meeting
6. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
Proposed changes: Pickleball courts
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41001-dr-von-d-mizell-eula-johnson-state-park-public
7. Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Proposed changes to over 1000 acres: Two 18-hole golf courses, one 9-hole golf course, removal of Hobe Mountain Observation Tower
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/40999-jonathan-dickinson-state-park-public-meeting
8. Oleta River State Park
Proposed changes: Pickleball courts and a disc golf course
https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41003-oleta-river-state-park-public-meeting
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Announces major changes to State Parks throughout Florida.
