CCA FLORIDA GRASSROOTS ALERT!
 
MAJOR CHANGES IN ANGLER ACCESS MAY OCCUR IN
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK!
 
PARK HAS SCHEDULED FIVE PUBLIC WORKSHOPS TO GET INPUT!
 
ANGLERS URGED TO ATTEND AND GET INVOLVED IN PROCESS!

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The National Park Service (NPS) has recently released four preliminary alternatives, which are being taken to the public as options and the basis of the development of the Everglades National Park General Management Plan (GMP). As a result from the public comment process the NPS will select one as the Preferred Alternative. The NPS will then over the next year develop the Draft GMP. The four alternatives range from Alternative A which is the no action – status quo option (which is unlikely to occur) to Alternative D which would prohibit the use of internal combustion engines in waters less than three feet deep. Virtually all of Florida Bay would be in such a zone. It is imperative that if you have interest in continuing to fish in the Everglades National Park you read these alternatives and comment! Note: Written comments are being accepted as well but are a poor substitute for being at one of these meetings in person.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
The ENP has scheduled the following five public workshops to take public input.

YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO ATTEND ONE!

The NPS will conduct 2 separate, repeated sessions at each workshop (5:00 – 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.). There will be overview presentations at 5:15 and 6:45 p.m. Before and after the presentations, there will be opportunities to learn more about the project through informational displays, and by asking questions and providing your ideas to park staff.