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How the DEP Great Outdoors Initiative impacts local state parks

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How the DEP Great Outdoors Initiative impacts local state parks

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Monday the launch of the 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative, which will impact many local state parks. The goal of the initiative is to expand public access by increasing outdoor activities and providing shelter while maintaining conservation at the state level, according to […]

Florida Cabinet members alarmed over development plans for state parks

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Florida Cabinet members alarmed over development plans for state parks

Florida Cabinet members are concerned about alleged plans to allow the construction of housing and golf courses in state parks. “Public land should be used and protected,” said Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson“We have to be really careful when we talk about building infrastructure in state parks.” Simpson expressed concern after a report by Tampa Bay […]