The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the proposed local restoration projects designed to address injury from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: two living shoreline projects and a new saltwater fish hatchery. Information will be presented on ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 19, 2013; 5:30 p.m. ‒ 7:00 p.m. CST

PLACE: Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Community Center, 913 South I Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the proposed local restoration projects designed to address injury from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: two living shoreline projects and a new saltwater fish hatchery. Information will be presented on living shoreline projects and what they entail as well as their benefits. The discussion will also introduce two possible living shoreline projects proposed for the area. Concepts for a new saltwater hatchery to enhance recreational fishing opportunities will also be presented. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kendra Parson, Gulf Coast Public Affairs Manager, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 35, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000; [phone]; email: Kendra. [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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Kendra Parson, Gulf Coast Public Affairs Manager, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 35, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000; [phone]; email: Kendra. [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Kendra Parson, Gulf Coast Public Affairs Manager, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 35, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000; [phone]; email: Kendra. [e-mail].