The Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) meeting agenda and materials are published seven days prior to an upcoming meeting and will be available for one year following the meeting. 

Download the agenda table of contents and results.

Regional Public Hearing and Council Meeting9 a.m., EST
LocationDepartment of Environmental Protection
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
Conference Room 137
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Tallahassee Regional Public Hearing Agenda
  • Welcome and introductions.
  • ARC role in the Florida Forever project selection and ranking process.
  • Overview of 2025 Cycle 1 Florida Forever project proposals.
  • Public testimony.
Council Meeting Agenda 
Item DescriptionResult

1

Call to Order/AnnouncementsN/A

2

Consider the February 14, March 4, and March 11, 2025, meeting summaries.Consent

3

Division of State Lands approved negative response items since the February 2025 ARC meeting.N/A

4

Consider a 10-year update to the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area management plan (Lease No. 3584).Approve

5

Consider a 10-year update to the Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area management plan (Lease No. 4095).Approve

6

Consider a 10-year update to the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area management plan (Lease No. 2606).Approve

7

Consider a 10-year update to the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area management plan (Lease No. 4034).Approve

8

Consider a 10-year update to the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area management plan (Lease No. 3586).Approve

9

Consider a 10-year update to the Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area management plan (Lease No. 4257).Approve

10

Consider a 10-year update to the Okaloacoochee State Forest management plan (Lease Nos. 4246 and 4247).Approve

11

Consider a 10-year update to the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway management plan (Lease No. 4765).Approve

12

Consider a 10-year update to the Huguenot Memorial Park management plan (Lease No. 4790).Approve

13

Consider an amendment to the Newnans Lake State Forest management plan (Lease No. 4728).Approve

14

Determine whether a conservation easement over 3.76 acres in Palm Beach County fulfills a clearly delineated state conservation policy and yields a significant public benefit.Approve

15

Consider project evaluation reports for the Hog Island, Myakka Corridor Addition, St. Marks River Basin, and Teal Timber 2025 Cycle 1 Florida Forever project proposals. Approve

16

Vote on whether to add the Hog Island, Myakka Corridor Addition, St. Marks River Basin, and Teal Timber 2025 Cycle 1 Florida Forever project proposals to the 2026 Florida Forever Priority List. Approve

17

Vote on whether to amend the Etoniah/Cross Florida Greenway Florida Forever project boundary to add 22 parcels totaling approximately 1,295 GIS acres in Putnam County with a tax assessed market value of $4,830,300.  Approve

18

Vote on whether to amend the Matanzas to Ocala Conservation Corridor Florida Forever project boundary to add nine parcels totaling approximately 1,623 GIS acres in Flagler County with a tax assessed market value of $2,489,759.Approve

19

Vote on whether to amend the Ranch Reserve Florida Forever project boundary to add five parcels totaling approximately 225 GIS acres in Brevard County with a tax assessed market value of $522,520.  Approve

20

Vote on whether to amend the Southeastern Bat Maternity Caves Florida Forever project boundary to add one parcel totaling approximately four GIS acres in Jackson County with a tax assessed market value of $251,957.  Approve
 Adjourn.N/A
Last Modified: Monday, Apr 28, 2025 - 02:34pm