Update as of August 23: Due to "overwhelming interest" (overwhelming outcry) DEP has postponed the meetings for all 9 parks. Updates will be posted here but also on DEP's page at https://floridadep.gov/events-list
DEP is accepting public input on the proposals here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7983173/Great-Outdoors-Initiative
We will collect organizing information on this page, and new meetings dates, for each park as they become available:
1. Anastasia State Park
The proposed changes for Anastasia State Park include a resort with up to 350 rooms as well as a disc golf course and pickleball courts.
Anastasia State Park public meeting : POSTPONED
Facebook event page for the public meeting and protest: https://www.facebook.com/share/Ew1ihUychzGqNQvt/
Join 'Protect Anastasia State Park' Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kbxkJqmYHbAdkkKm/
DEP meeting info: https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41005-anastasia-state-park-public-meeting
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Anastasia%20UMP%20Amendment%202024%20%281%29.pdf
2. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
The proposed changes for Topsail Hill include a resort with up to 350 rooms as well as a disc golf course and pickleball courts.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Grayton Beach State Park combined public meeting details:
POSTPONED
Join 'Protect Panhandle State Parks' Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/CubQZcNmuTxJvVvk/
Full meeting info:
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Topsail%20Hill%20Preserve%20UMP%20Amendment%202024_1.pdf
3. Grayton Beach State Park
The proposed changes a disc golf course and pickleball courts.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Grayton Beach State Park combined public meeting details:
POSTPONED
Join 'Protect Panhandle State Parks' Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/CubQZcNmuTxJvVvk/
Full meeting details, including a link to the proposal: https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41000-topsail-hill-preserve-and-grayton-beach-state-parks
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Grayton%20Beach%20UMP%20Amendment%202024_0.pdf
4. Jonathan Dickinson State Park
The proposed changes for Jonathan Dickinson include multiple golf courses, a clubhouse, and related facilities encompassing over 1,000 acres.
Jonathan Dickinson public meeting details:
POSTPONED
Facebook event page for the protest and press conference prior to the meeting: https://www.facebook.com/share/uRi7Fw1sGU2CBPBV/
Join 'Protect Jonathan Dickinson State Park' Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/fRL55E7k5sGKcyvi/
Full meeting info: https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/40999-jonathan-dickinson-state-park-public-meeting
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Jonathan%20Dickinson%20UMP%20Amendment%202024_0.pdf
5. Honeymoon Island State Park
Honeymoon Island meeting details:
POSTPONED
Facebook event page for public meeting and protest: https://www.facebook.com/share/hDFhHMCEF7u8tXVd/
Full meeting details, including a link to the proposal: https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41004-honeymoon-island-state-park-public-meeting
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Honeymoon%20Island%20UMP%20Amendment%202024_0.pdf
6. Hillsborough River State Park
Hillsborough River State Park meeting details:
POSTPONED
Full meeting details, including a link to the proposal:
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Hillsborough%20River%20UMP%20Amendment%202024_0.pdf
7. Camp Helen State Park
MEETING POSTPONED
Full meeting details, including a link to the proposal: https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/40998-camp-helen-state-park-public-meeting-notice
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Camp%20Helen%20State%20Park%20UMP%20Amendment%202024_0.pdf
8. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
MEETING POSTPONED
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/4MjkQd3zPuWsTKop/
Full meeting details, including a link to the proposal:
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Mizell-Eula%20Johnson%20UMP%20Amendment%202024_1.pdf
9. Oleta River State Park
MEETING POSTPONED
Event page for public meeting and protest: https://www.mobilize.us/gencleoaction/event/674025/?referring_vol=6366874&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER
Full meeting details, including a link to the proposal: https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/content/41003-oleta-river-state-park-public-meeting
DEP's proposed amendment to the park plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/parks/parks-office-park-planning/documents/oleta-river-state-park-draft-ump-amendment-2024
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