To obtain public input regarding the Baird Tract Wetland Restoration Project. The project involves wetland enhancements within the Baird Tract and portions of the Richloam Tract, which adjoin the Little Withlacoochee River in Sumter County and ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 11, 2008, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Cedar Hammock Lodge (Withlacoochee State Forest, Baird Tract), 6801 County Road 117, Webster, FL 32202

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To obtain public input regarding the Baird Tract Wetland Restoration Project. The project involves wetland enhancements within the Baird Tract and portions of the Richloam Tract, which adjoin the Little Withlacoochee River in Sumter County and portions of Lake County. DEP has entered into an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (DEP Agreement No. RG040) to design and fund wetland enhancement projects to mitigate for wetland impacts associated with offsite transportation projects. Maps and other pertinent information related to the enhancement projects will be available for review and discussion with DEP staff at the meeting site.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Judy Ashton, Department of Environmental Protection, 13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Watershed and Restoration, Temple Terrace, FL 33637-0926, [phone], ext. 342, [e-mail].

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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Judy Ashton at [phone], ext. 342. 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).