District lands are acquired to preserve and protect water resources and natural systems while also providing public access for recreation. The District adopts land management plans for each property to ensure they are managed in ways that are consistent with Florida Statutes and the District’s mission. Each plan includes a management strategy of the property for the next 10 years.
The land management plans to be updated in 2024 include:
Virtual Public Meetings
The District is holding two virtual public meetings to discuss the District’s land management plans being updated in 2024. At each meeting, District staff will give a presentation covering the land management plan and proposed updates. The public will have an opportunity to give comments about the proposed plan. Public comments and suggestions will be considered by staff when finalizing land management plans and will be provided to the District's Governing Board before they vote to adopt the plans.
Weekiwachee Preserve Public Meeting: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Public Meeting: Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Governing Board Approval
The updated land management plans will be presented to the District's Governing Board at the August 27 board meeting. The plans will then be eligible for a vote of approval at the September 24 board meeting. All Governing Board meetings are listed on the District's calendar.