Florida Greenways and Trails Council
The Florida Greenways and Trails Council (FGTC) was established pursuant to 260.0142, Florida Statutes. Among its duties, the council serves to advise the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on greenway and trail related issues, promote intergovernmental cooperation and private partnerships for developing the greenways and trails system, recommend priorities for critical links in the system, and provide funding recommendations for developing and managing the system. Interested in joining the Council? Email Steven.Carter@floridadep.gov for information on how to apply for a vacant position through the Governor's Office, Senate President's Office, or House Speaker's Office.
- Florida Greenways and Trails Council Member Contacts.
- Florida Greenways and Trails Council Member Biographies.
The council typically meets 3-4 times a year at various locations throughout the state. All Council meetings are open to the public.
Council members and OGT staff present trail town sign to Mt. Dora officials in April 2023
Upcoming Meetings
Unpaved Trail Guidelines Committee
DATE & TIME: April 22, 2025 2:00PM EDT
PLACE: Virtual
Agenda
Full Council
DATE: July 9th - July 10th, 2025
PLACE: TBD
More Information Coming Soon
Full Council
DATE: October 1st - October 2nd, 2025
PLACE: TBD
More Information Coming Soon
Full Council
DATE: December 3rd - December 4th, 2025
PLACE: TBD
More Information Coming Soon
Past Meetings
Full Council
DATE: April 10th - April 11th, 2025
PLACE: Everglades City
Public Agenda
Unpaved Trail Guidelines Committee
DATE & TIME: April 1, 2025 2:00PM EDT
PLACE: Virtual
Agenda
Unpaved Trail Guidelines Committee
DATE & TIME: March 11, 2025 2:00PM EDT
PLACE: Virtual
FAR Notice
Unpaved Trail Guidelines Committee
DATE & TIME: February 11, 2025 2:00PM EDT
PLACE: Virtual
FAR NOTICE 2017 Unpaved Non-Motorized Trail Guidelines
Full Council
DATE AND TIME: 9:00 a.m. December 4th & 5th, 2024
PLACE: DEP Carr Building Conference Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee, FL, 32303
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- Agenda.
- Council bylaws.
- Application for Jupiter Ridge Natural Area designation.
- Draft July 31-Aug. 1 Meeting Minutes.
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