Deer Lake State Park [update - not closing]

[hi n dry]

Deer Lake meeting March 18, 5p.m. at Publix SWFD


Volunteer program at Deer Lake State Park to be discussed

A meeting to discuss starting a volunteer program at Deer Lake State Park will be held March 18, 5-5:45 p.m., at the South Walton Fire Department Community Room (near Publix on Hwy. 395).

Deer Lake State Park, a 1,920-acre facility on Hwy. 30A in Walton County, shares its name with the coastal dune lake within its boundaries. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare worldwide, and in the United States they occur only along the Gulf Coast.

The park's long dune boardwalk offers some of the best views of a dynamic dune ecosystem to be found on the Gulf Coast. The park has full beach access. Currently under construction is a ramp to the beach for use by handicapped people. The park, which is for day use only, also has beautiful forest trails to the north of 30A. Camping is not available.

The state has announced a possible indefinite closure of Deer Lake State Park. This announcement (including the possible closure of 18 other state parks) comes after Gov. Charlie Crist directed all state agencies to cut 10 percent from their proposed 2009-10 budgets, said Jessica Kemper, public information officer for the Florida Parks Service.

Forestry Department representatives will be at the meeting to discuss how volunteers can support the current and future needs at Deer Lake State Park.

For additional information,
please contact Beverly Kraska at 850-231-3305 or bkraska@gmail. com

 

[Walton Outdoors]

Deer Lake State Park Not Closing

State parks slated for closure saved from the chopping block


Locals and visitors to the South Walton area will continue to be able to enjoy popular Deer Lake State Park. The Department of Environmental issued a statement on March 6 announcing the good news.

Here is the official statement from DEP:
“We are also grateful for the Governor’s recommendation that all 160 of Florida’s award-winning state parks remain open to the public and under the management of DEP’s Division of Recreation and Parks. Challenging economic times have forced us to consider all options for reducing expenditure without compromising Florida’s natural resources and recreational opportunities. Thanks to the Governor’s support, Florida’s environment will continue to be preserved, protected and interpreted for Florida’s residents and visitors.”
Amy Graham
Public Information Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=4035

 

[Matt J]

Woohooo!!!!!

 

[scooterbug44]

YIPPPEEEE!!!!!!

 

[GoodWitch58]

hooray! THANKS FOR POSTING.

 

[TooFarTampa]

Wow, that's terrific!!

Here is the official statement from DEP:

“We are also grateful for the Governor’s recommendation that all 160 of Florida’s award-winning state parks remain open to the public and under the management of DEP’s Division of Recreation and Parks. Challenging economic times have forced us to consider all options for reducing expenditure without compromising Florida’s natural resources and recreational opportunities. Thanks to the Governor’s support, Florida’s environment will continue to be preserved, protected and interpreted for Florida’s residents and visitors.”

Looks like it wasn't too hard for Crist to find other ways to cut back ...

Facing criticism, Lt. Gov. Kottkamp opts for car to Pensacola - St. Petersburg Times

 

[cater]

Deer Lake Park

Wow, that's terrific!!

Here is the official statement from DEP:

?We are also grateful for the Governor?s recommendation that all 160 of Florida?s award-winning state parks remain open to the public and under the management of DEP?s Division of Recreation and Parks. Challenging economic times have forced us to consider all options for reducing expenditure without compromising Florida?s natural resources and recreational opportunities. Thanks to the Governor?s support, Florida?s environment will continue to be preserved, protected and interpreted for Florida?s residents and visitors.?

Looks like it wasn't too hard for Crist to find other ways to cut back ...

Facing criticism, Lt. Gov. Kottkamp opts for car to Pensacola - St. Petersburg Times

Yes !!!!!!!! One of my favorite ...........

 

[cater]

Wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Thanks to everyone who called and wrote their local and state representatives! Also, thanks to Walton Outdoors for sharing the great news.

 

[TreeFrog]

Wow, that's great news.