Now that the management plan for South Florida Water Management District’s Conner Preserve has been approved, opening the preserve to trail-based recreation is the first order of business. A trail system will be completed by fall. This Pasco County preserve is about 5 miles north of Land O’ Lakes off SR 52, east of US 41. More details in the Tampa Tribune…
By 2009, Southwest Florida Water Management District will have new recreational facilities in place at 5,500 acres of public land around the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir off CR 39 near Plant City. Trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use are in the plans. More details in the Tampa Tribune…
Our Department of Environmental Protection kicked off its first-ever Florida Rivers Month Photo Contest on Jun 1. I just received news today, and the contest goes on through the end of July.
If you have photos that depict the beauty of Florida’s rivers, considering submitting your best to this online contest. It’s mainly for bragging rights (although a gift basket is involved), but what the heck … here are the rules and forms you need to submit your images to DEP.
It’s a delight to learn that long-time Estero resident Ellen Peterson has been named Conservationist of the Year by the Florida Wildlife Federation. Ellen has been a strong supporter of conservation in Southwest Florida since the 1960s, taking on serious and successful efforts to protect Lovers Key, Estero Bay, and Pine Island Sound from rampant development; the natural lands and state parks that became a part of the landscape (in lieu of condos, thank goodness) all sport hiking trails. Ellen was the driving force to keep Fisheating Creek open for canoeists, too. Find out more at the Fort Myers News-Press.
Take a guided hike next Saturday, the summer equinox June 21, at Ferndale Preserve in Monteverde. Park rangers will lead the hike and point out bird and butterfly species in the area. The park is along CR 455 and the group will meet at 8:30 AM. For more information, see the Lake County BCC website.
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