Public Workshops/Notices/Comment Opportunities
Okeechobee County Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 17, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Commission) received a complete application from Okeechobee County requesting approval of Ordinance No. _2023-0004_ which seeks to establish two Slow Speed Minimum Wake boating-restricted areas within Taylor Creek and Lake Okeechobee Rim Canal pursuant to 327.46, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Rule 68D-21.004, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
Find a copy of Ordinance No. 2023-0004.
This ordinance will be reviewed by the Commission pursuant to 327.46(1)(c)2c to determine whether there is substantial competent evidence demonstrating the requested boating-restricted area is necessary to protect the safety of the public and a determination issued within 30 days.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Pursuant to Rules 68D-21.002, and 68D-21.003, F.A.C., comments regarding this request will be accepted no more than 21 calendar days from the date of publication/distribution of this public notice. Public may provide written comments, recommendations, requests, inquiries, or other correspondence to the Boating and Waterways Section at 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600; or by email at BoatingPublicComments@myfwc.com.
Current Public Comment Opportunities
Working Group Meeting Set for May 21, 2024
The FWC is hosting its second in-person working group meeting to provide information and allow working group members to share viewpoints about a potential Silver Glen Springs Spring Protection Zone.
When: Tuesday, May 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Astor Area Community Center
24648 Ann St.
Astor, FL 32102
NOTES
- The working group does not serve in an advisory role or have decision-making authority. The purpose of this meeting is for the FWC and working group members to interact. Comments and questions for nonworking group members will be limited. Members of the public who attend this in-person meeting will have the opportunity to submit written comments. Written comments also may be submitted to BoatingPublicComments@myfwc.com.
- Public participation is held without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.
- Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the ADA Coordinator, at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
- For more information, contact: Major Bill Holcomb, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600, William.Holcomb@myfwc.com.
First in-person working group meeting was held March 27.
Previous Opportunities to Provide Feedback
The FWC actively seeks public input on a variety of topics related to boating and waterways and provides public notices of proposed and approved local boating restricted areas. Please check back to this webpage for updates.
Survey About Sewage Disposal Needs
Boaters, take this Florida Sea Grant survey to provide your input about what and where additional sewage disposal resources are needed in the state.
Learn more by reviewing the FAQs about this survey.