Myakka River Mgmt Coordinating Council Public Meeting

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public meeting of the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council to which all persons are invited: DATE AND TIME: September 18, 2020 9:30am – 12:30pm PLACE: This workshop will be conducted virtually via media technology free for the public to use. Please contact Daniel Alsentzer at (850) 694-1538 or email FLStateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us to register for the meeting. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Conduct Council Business for administering the Myakka River as a Wild and Scenic River. A presentation on the feasibility of the removal of the Upper Myakka Lake Weir and restoration of historic flow patterns will be considered by the Council. A copy of the agenda may be requested from Chris Oliver, Division of Recreation and Parks, District 4 Administration, 1843 S. Tamiami Tr. Osprey, FL 34229 or by calling (941) 882-7191. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and that for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you need special assistance or a sign language interpreter, please inform us at least 5 days in advance so we may make arrangements to accommodate you. You may request assistance in writing or by phone at (941) 882-7191.