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### Appendix A Terms and Definitions

ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES - The physical evidence or remains of known historic or prehistoric human life, activity or culture. Significant ruins, artifacts, inscriptions, structural and/or human remains may be considered archaeological resources.

BEACH - The zone of unconsolidated material that extends landward from the mean low water line to the place where there is marked change in material or physiographic form, or to the line of permanentvegetation, usually the effective limit of storm waves. "Beach," as used in the coastal management element requirements is limited to oceanic and estuarine shorelines.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN WAYS - Any road, path or way which is open to bicycle travel and

traffic afoot and from which motor vehicles are excluded.

BUFFER AREA - An area or space separating an out door recreation area from influences which would tend to depreciate essential recreational values of th e outdoor recreation area. Especially needed in cases

such as wilderness areas where the values involved are fragile or volatile or where the outside influences are of a particularly harsh and incompatible nature, as in urban or industrial areas, or along a busy highway.

CARRYING CAPACITY - The amount of outdoor recr eation which a given outdoor recreation area, resource or facility can actually accommodate or pr ovide at any given time under existing conditions.

COMMUNITY PARK - A park located near major road ways and designed to serve the needs of more than one neighborhood.

COMPATIBLE OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES - Outdoor recreational activities conducted on the same resource base without interfering with each other and which are not harmful to the environment.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Plan that m eets the requirements of s. 163.3177 and 163.3178, F.S., and thus contains the guidelines, principles and standards for the orderly, coordinated and balanced future economic, social, physical, environmental and fiscal development of the area.

CONCURRENCY - The necessary public facilities and ser vices to maintain the adopted level of service standards are available when the impacts of development occur.

CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LANDS (CARL) - Land acquisition program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protec tion (DEP) to acquire property from willing property owners to protect environmentally endangered lands for state parks, forest, wildlife management areas,

beaches and recreation areas which are sensitive due to the presence of unique or rare habitats, endangered or threatened species, or unique historical, archaeological or geological features.

CONSERVATION USES - Activities or conditions within land areas designated for the purpose of conserving or protecting natural resources or envir onmental quality, including areas designated for flood control and floodplain management, and the protection of quality or quantity of ground or surface water,

commercial or recreational fish and shellfish habita t, or vegetative communities or wildlife habitats.

CULTURAL RESOURCES - Archaeological and historical sites and properties. The significance ofA - 2 

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these resources is derived not only from individual ar tifacts but also from the spatial arrangement of the artifacts in both horizontal and vertical planes.

DEMAND - See “OUTDOOR RECREATION DEMAND.”

DENSITY - An objective measurement of the number of people or residential units allowed per unit of land, such as residents or employees per acre.

DEVELOPMENT - The act of physically altering an area, site or resource to increase its ability or capacity to serve outdoor recreation purposes; also a representative result of such improvement. Development usually implies improvement by degrees and pert ains primarily to the process of opening up, landscaping, erecting structures and facilities, etc. It is a more comprehensive term than "improvement."

ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT - An integrated approach to the management of Florida’s green infrastructure of native landscapes and communities reco gnizing the biological, physical and chemical elements of discrete environments conducted through the use of tools su ch as planning, land acquisition, environmental education, regulation and pollution pr evention designed to maintain, protect and improve the state’s natural managed and human communities.

ECOTOURISM - Tourism based principally upon natural and archaeological/historical resources that involves traveling to relatively undisturbed or unc ontaminated natural areas with the specific object of admiring, studying and enjoying the scenery and its w ild plants and animals, as well as any existing cultural features (both past and present) found in these areas.

EXTENSIVE USE - (As contrasted with "intensive use.") Use of an outdoor recreation area for outdoor recreation activities which require a relatively high "l and/man" ratio (large amount of resource per user served, e.g. hunting, wilderness camping, etc.).

FLORIDA GREENWAYS AND TRAILS SYSTEM - Statewide system proposed to link natural areas, open spaces and trails in Florida, consisting of larg e or medium-sized hubs, smaller sites and extensive to small connective landscape features.

FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY - Any public road on the State Highway System that is designated by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 335.093, F.S.

FUNDING ASSISTANCE - The awarding of funds for assi stance in financing the acquisition and development of an outdoor recreation project.

COST SHARING - The awarding of funds for fi nancial assistance in the acquisition and development of an outdoor recreation project which is matched in varying amounts by the project's

sponsor.

MATCHING BASIS - The awarding of funds for financial assistance in the acquisition and development of an outdoor recreation project which is matched equally by the project's sponsor.

GREENWAY - A linear open space established along e ither a natural corridor, such as a riverfront, stream valley or ridgeline, or over land along a railroa d right-of-way converted to recreational use, a canal, a scenic road or other route; any natural or la ndscaped course for pedestrian or bicycle passage; an open space connector linking parks, nature reserves, cu ltural features or historic sites with each otherA - 3 

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and populated areas; or a local strip or linear park designated as a parkway or greenbelt.

HABITAT FRAGMENTATION - Human activity such as agriculture, road building and suburb and citydevelopment, resulting in the creation of small isolated areas that are poorly suited to maintaining ecological function and support smaller populations of remaining species. Two components of habitat fragmentation which may result in extinction include the reduction in total habitat area, resulting in reduction in population sizes and redistribution of the remain ing area into distinct fragments, affecting dispersal and immigration rates.

HISTORIC RESOURCES - All areas, districts or sites containing properties liste d on the Florida Master Site File, the National Register of Historic Places or designated by a local government as historically, architecturally or archaeologically significant.

INFRASTRUCTURE - Man-made structures which se rve the common needs of the population, such assewage disposal systems, potable water systems, potable water wells serving a system, solid waste disposal sites or retention areas, st ormwater systems, utilities, piers, docks, wharves, breakwaters, bulkheads, seawalls, bulwarks, revetments, causeways, marinas, navigation channels, bridges or roadways.

INTENSITY - An objective measurement of the extentto which land may be developed or used, including the consumption or use of the space above, on or below ground, the measurement of the use of or demand on natural resources, and the measurement of the use of or demand on facilities and services.

INTENSIVE USE - (As contrasted with "extensive u se.") Use of an outdoor recreation area for outdoor recreation activities which requires a relatively low "l and/man" ratio or small amount of resource per user served, e.g. swimming, picnicking, sightseeing, etc.

LAND ACQUISITION - Obtaining land and related resources for public outdoor recreation by various

means.

LAND PURCHASE - The acquisition of land and related resources in which title to the property is obtained by transaction involving payment to the grantor.

LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY - The study of native landscape structure, function and change at the scale of entire landscapes, as well as the application of the r esults to the design and management of both natural

and human-dominated areas.

LEVEL OF SERVICE - An indicator of the extent or degree of service provided by, or proposed to be provided by, a facility based on and related to the oper ational characteristics of the facility. Level of service shall indicate the capacity per unit of demand for each public facility.

MANAGEMENT AREA - An area devoted to specialized management for either game (wildlife management area) or sport fish (fish management area) and declared to be such by the Florida Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Commission.

MARINE WETLANDS - Areas with a water regime de termined primarily by tides and the dominant vegetation is salt tolerant plant species.

MITIGATION BANKING - Preserving, restoring or e nhancing wetland areas fo r the purpose of setting them aside to compensate for future conversions of wetlands for development activities. A wetland bankA - 4 

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may be created when a government agency, a corpor ation or a nonprofit organization undertakes such activities under a formal agreement with a regulatory agency. The value of a bank is determined by quantifying the wetland values restored or created in terms of “credits.”

MULTI-PURPOSE OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY - (As contrasted to a "single purpose facility.") An outdoor recreation facility which is designed fo r more than one activity use, e.g. athletic field or racquetball/handball court.

MULTIPLE USE - A land management objective seeking to coordinate several environmental, recreational, economic, historic, cultural and/or social va lues in the same geographic area in a compatible and

sustainable manner.

NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - A park wh ich serves the population of a neighborhood and is generally accessible by bicycle or pedestrian walkways.

OPEN SPACE - Undeveloped lands su itable for some types of recreation activities or conservation uses.

OUTDOOR RECREATION - The pursuit of leisure-time activities which occur in an outdoor setting. For clarification on types of outdoor recreati on, see “resource-based outdoor recreation” and “useroriented outdoor recreation.”

OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITY - A specific, individual type of outdoor recreation. Activities are divided into two categories: active activities are those which involve some direct and specialized physical manipulation by the participant such as sw imming, hiking, boating, etc.; passive activities are those which are more mental than physical, such as sightseeing, nature study, scenic appreciation, etc.

OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA - Generally, any expanse of real estate, of no particular size, used for outdoor recreation. Used in the plural it is all- inclusive, although in specific usage it would be contrasted with an "outdoor recreation site" by being larger and broader in purpose.

OUTDOOR RECREATION DEMAND - The quantity of ou tdoor recreation necessar y to satisfy all prospective participants during any given time period. Dema nd is not strictly a matter of desire, but rather of desire tempered by such limiting factors as oppor tunity, awareness, financial ability, physical ability, and competing uses of available time.

OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES - Those improvements or artificially installed accessories

which facilitate the use of an area or a resource fo r outdoor recreation. Facilities are divided into two categories, primary facilities are those that are essen tial or extremely desirable for conducting a particular outdoor recreation activity, such as launching ramps for boating, trails for cy cling, roads for access to areas, etc. and secondary facilities are those that are desirable as a further enhancement of the recreational experience but are still dispensable, such as out door grills for picnicking and camping, docks for boating, etc.

OUTDOOR RECREATION INVENTORY - The sum of all public and private outdoor recreation areas,resources and facilities making up a complete outdoor recreation system. Also, the process of assembling and cataloging information on such a system.

OUTDOOR RECREATION NEED - The amount by wh ich outdoor recreation demand exceeds available outdoor recreation supply in a given area. Used in the plural, "needs" usually refers to the actualA - 5 

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resources and facilities which comprise "need."

OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITY - The availability of a preferred type of outdoor recreation to a potential user or participant. Used in a co llective sense, it refers to the total amount of potential outdoor recreation available at any given time.

OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN - An overall framework fo r the planning and provision of balanced outdoor recreation opportunities for potential and actual users.

OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM - An ongoing seri es of related and coordinated efforts designed to further a common outdoor recreation purpose.

OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCE AND FACILI TY REQUIREMENTS - The total amount of

actual outdoor recreation resources and facilities necessar y to supply a specified amount of outdoor recreation demand at a given time.

OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCE AND FACILITY GUIDELINE - Hypothetical measures of outdoor recreation opportunities expressed as park, res ource or facility units which are intended to represent conditions of use and optimum le vels of supply for the individual user, a given population of residents or a specific service area within a city or county.

USE GUIDELINE (OR USE STANDARD) - A hypothe tical measure of use conditions for outdoor recreation resources and facilities, e.g. the numbe r of hikers per unit of trail, the number of bathers per unit of beach, etc. Use guidelines are used to translate outdoor recreation supply (expressed in physical units of measure) into outdoor recreation demand (expressed in useroccasions).

POPULATION GUIDELINE - An optimum ratio of a given quantity of resources and facilitiesto a hypothetical number of people, e.g. one tennis court per 2,000 population. Population guidelines are provided for both resource-based and use r-oriented activities and are used primarily by local government and private development agencies.

SITE GUIDELINE - An estimate of local park and recreation area acreage proposed for serving various specific service areas or particular popula tions residing within a given radius, e.g. two acres of neighborhood park per 1,000 population, serving not more than 5,000 people and a population residing within 1/4 to 1/2 mile of the park.

OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCES - Those natura l resources used for the support of outdoor recreation, such as land, water, wildlife, natural scener y, etc. A special case is made where historical and archaeological remains are concerned. Although not na tural resources, they are included because of their limited, non-renewable character.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SITE - An outdoor recreation area of relatively small size.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SUPPLIER - An agency, organization, group or individual, either public or private, with a broad area of responsibility for provi ding public outdoor recreation, distinguished on the basis of both the nature of the supplier and the natu re of the outdoor recreation supplied. Six categories of outdoor recreation suppliers have been defined: federal and stat e government, county and municipal government, private commercial enterprise, private non- profit, private club and private un-inventoried.A - 6 

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OUTDOOR RECREATION SUPPLY - The total amount of potential outdoor recreation afforded at any given time by an outdoor recreation system.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SUPPLY CAPACITY - The amount of outdoor recreation which a given outdoor recreation area, resource, facility or site can accommodate or provide at any given time under a specified measure of use conditions.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SUPPLY POTENTIAL - The am ount of potential outdoor recreation afforded in the future by any outdoor recreation system.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SYSTEM - A purposeful assemblage of physical units or elements made up of recreation areas, resources and facilities designed to meet the demands of a given segment of the public.

OUTDOOR RECREATION USE - The involvement of outdoor recreation areas, resources or facilities in the purpose for which they were intended.

OUTDOOR RECREATION USER - One who uses outdoor recreation areas, resources or facilities.

PARTICIPANT ACTIVITIES - Those outdoor recreation activities which involve direct participation, either active (as in the case of swimming) or passive (as in the case of nature study), by the individual. See "spectator activities."

PARTICIPANTS-PER-FACILITY RATIO - A need me thodology that compares the number of one time activity users per unit of supply.

PER CAPITA PARTICIPATION RATE - The rate at wh ich a person participates in a particular outdoor recreation activity, expressed in number of times per year.

PLAYGROUND - A recreation area with play apparatus.

PRIORITY - The ranking or order of precedence assigne d to each project or need to establish its place with respect to all others under consideration at any given time.

PRIVATE RECREATION SITES - Sites owned by private, commercial or non-profit entities available to the public for purposes of recreational use.

PROJECTION - An extrapolation or extension of kn own data to derive comparable working data for selected target dates.

PUBLIC ACCESS - The ability of the public to physi cally reach, enter or use recreation sites including

beaches and shores.

PUBLIC LANDS - Any lands in the state which are owned by, leased by or otherwise assigned to the state or any of its agencies and which are used by the general public for recreational purposes.

PUBLIC RECREATION SITES - Sites owned or leased on a long-term basis by a federal, state, regional or local government agency for purposes of recreational use.A - 7 

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gional or local government agency for purposes of recreational use.

RECREATION - The infinite variety of activities wh ich people elect to occupy their leisure time and satisfy their need for diversion.

REGIONAL PARK - A park which is desi gned to serve two or more communities.

RESOURCE-BASED OUTDOOR RECREATION - Types of outdoor recreation activities dependent on natural and cultural resources, contrasted with “user-o riented” outdoor recreation. For this plan, activities include saltwater beach activities, bicycle riding, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, nature study, off-highway vehicle riding, picnicking, freshwater swimming and visiting archaeological and historical sites.

RESOURCE/FACILITY REQUIREMENTS - The total amount of outdoor recreation resources/ facilities necessary to accommodate the total outd oor recreation demand at any given time.

RESOURCE TYPE - A class of outdoor recreation resource which can be specifically identified, such as a freshwater lake, an ocean beach, a hardwood forest, etc.

RURAL AREAS - Low density areas characterized by social, economic and institutional activities which may be largely based on agricultural uses or the extraction of natural resources in unprocessed form, or areas containing large proportions of un developed, unimproved or low density property.

SERVICE AREA - The surrounding land area from which an outdoor recreation resource, area, site or facility draws its participants.

SHORELINE OR SHORE - The interface of land and water, as used in the coastal management element requirements, and is limited to oceanic and estuarine interfaces.

SINGLE-PURPOSE FACILITY - (As contrasted to "mu lti-purpose.") A specialized type of outdoor recreation facility which is designed for one recreational activity, e.g. tennis court.

SPECTATOR ACTIVITIES - Those outdoor recreation ac tivities which are carried on primarily for the

visual benefit of others rather than for the direct enjoyment of the active participants, such as stadium sports, horse races, etc.

STAKEHOLDER - Group or individual who can affect, or is affected by, the achievement of the organization or program’s mission. Examples include mana gers, employees, policy ma kers, suppliers, vendors, citizens and community groups.

STEWARDSHIP - Sense of responsibility for, desire to participate in, or taking charge of the protection and management of land and water resources.

SUITABILITY - The degree to which the existing ch aracteristics and limitations of land and water are compatible with a proposed use or development.

SYSTEMS PLANNING - The process of assessing the park, recreation, open space and greenway facility needs of a community and translating that info rmation into a framework for meeting the physical, spatial and facility requiremen ts to satisfy those needs.A - 8 

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TRAIL - Linear corridor and any adjacent support parcels on land or water providing public access for recreation or authorized alternative modes of transportation. Trail Types: Hiking - Path used solely for backpacking or long distance hiking. Bicycle - Designated trail or system of trails used primarily for bicycling. Interpretative/Nature - Trail designed or ma rked for nature interpretation and study. Horseback - Improved or unimproved trail designa ted and used primarily for horseback riding. Canoe and Kayak- Distance along most commonly used route on a designated or undesignated waterway used for canoeing. Exercise/Parcourse - Course designed generally fo r jogging, but which may or may not have

exercise stations. Multipurpose, Multi-use or Shared - Trail used for more than one of the above activities.

URBAN AREA - An area of, or for development, characterized by social, economic and institutional activities which are predominantly based on the manufacture, production, distribution or provision of goods and services in a setting which typically includ es residential and nonresidential development uses

other than those which are characteristic of rural areas.

URBAN SPRAWL - Urban development or uses which are located in predominantly rural areas, or rural areas interspersed with generally low-intensity or low-density urban uses, and which are characterized by one or more of the following conditions: (a) Th e premature or poorly planned conversion of rural land to other uses; (b) The creation of areas of ur ban development or uses wh ich are not functionally related to land uses which predominate the adjacent ar ea; or (c) The creation of areas of urban development or uses which fail to maximize the use of exis ting public facilities or the use of areas within which public services are currently provided. Urban sprawl is typically manifested in one or more of the following land use or development patterns: Leapfrog or scattered development; ribbon or strip commercial or other development; or large e xpanses of predominantly low-intensity, low-density, or single-use development.

USER-ORIENTED OUTDOOR RECREATION - Types of outdoor recreation that can be placed at the convenience of the user to take advantage of proxim ity to population centers. For this plan, these activities include golf, tennis, baseball/softball, football/s occer, handball/racquetball, s huffleboard, basketball, volleyball and outdoor pool swimming. Land areas for space is usually the only consideration dealing with the natural resource base. Some types of outd oor recreation may be either "user-oriented" or "resource-based" depending on the setting they utilize and the conjunctive values involved, as with the case of swimming, bicycling, picnicking, camping, etc.

USER-PREFERENCE - The exercise of choice of outdoor recreation activities by a potential participant. The total impact of user-preference is the de termination of activity distribution in outdoor recreation demand.

USER-SATISFACTION - The measure of the extent to which an outdoor recreation experience satisfies the desires of the participant. Also sometimes referred to as user-enjoyment.

WETLANDS - Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or ground water at a frequency and a duration sufficient to suppor t, and [that] under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated so ils. Soils present in wetlands generally are classified as hydric or alluvial, or possess characteristics that are associated with reducing soil conditions. The prevalent vegetation in wetlands generally consists of facultative or obligate hydrophytic macrophytesA - 9 

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that are typically adapted to areas having soil cond itions described above. Florida wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bayheads, bogs, cypress domes and strands, sloughs, wet prairies, riverine swamps and marshes, hydric seepage slopes, tidal ma rshes, mangrove swamps and other similar areas.

WILDERNESS - An undeveloped area of land which has essentially retained its primeval character and influence without permanent alteration.

WILDLIFE - Animals such as birds, fish, insects, ma mmals, amphibians and reptiles that are living in

natural or wild environments. Wildlife does not includ e animals living in aquariums, zoos and other artificial surroundings, or domestic animals such as pets and livestock.B - 1 

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# Public Land Classifications

Each land managing agency has a classification syst em for management of public lands. Classifying sites in this way is a management technique designe d to make the sites serve the public recreation purposes which are in greatest demand and for which the properties themselves are best suited. In striving for such an objective, some compromise is inevita ble. Simultaneous use and protection of the resources of any given site are not fully compatible. Any use of the site diminishes the quality of the resources to some extent, while any resource protective measure will similarly reduce the amount of use possible. The intent is to seek a proper balance between the types and amount of use the site may receive and the degree of protective management required to insure the long-term maintenance of the resources which support that use. Classifying each site appropriately is the first major step toward achieving that desired use protection balance.

Following are descriptions of management classifications implemented by the National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Nationa l Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Forest Service, Florida Department of Enviro nmental Protection, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.



### National Park Service

National Park Service (NPS) includes numerous d esignations and sites and the authorizing Congressional legislation or the president creates all designa tions and names. The president has the authority to proclaim "national monuments” under the Antiquities Ac t of 1906. Many names are descriptive, such as lakeshores, seashores and battlefields, but others cannot be neatly categorized because of the diversity of resources within them. In 1970, Congress elaborated on the 1916 National Park Service Organic Act declaring that all units of the system have equal legal standing in a national system.

National Park These are generally large natural places with a wide va riety of attributes and at times including significant historical assets. Hunting, mining and consumptive activities are not authorized.

National Monument The Antiquities Act of 1906, authorized the preside nt to declare by public proclamation landmarks, structures and other objects of historic or scientific in terest situated on lands owned or controlled by the government to become national monuments.

National Preserve National preserves are areas having characteristics asso ciated with national parks, but in which Congress has permitted continued public hunti ng, trapping, oil/gas exploration and extraction. Many existing national preserves, without sport hunting, w ould qualify for national park designation.

National Historic Site Usually a national historic site contains a single hist orical feature that was directly associated with its subject. Derived from the Historic Sites Act of 1935, a number of historic sites were established by Secretaries of the Interior, but most have been authorized by acts of Congress.

National Historic Park This designation generally applies to historic park s that extend beyond single properties or buildings.B - 2 

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National Memorial A national memorial is commemorative of a historic pe rson or episode; it need not occupy a site historically connected with its subject.

National Battlefield This general title includes national battlefield, nationa l battlefield park, national battlefield site and national military park. In 1958, an NPS committee re commended national battlefield as the single title for all such park lands.

National Cemetery There are presently 14 national cemeteries in the Nationa l Park System, all of which are administered in conjunction with an associated unit an d are not accounted for separately.

National Recreation Trail Twenty five national recreation trails have been certified throughout Florida offering paddling, bicycling, hiking and walking.

National Seashore

Ten national seashores have been established on the A tlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts; some are developed and some are relatively primitive. Hunting is allowed at many of these sites.

National Lakeshore National lakeshores, all on the Great Lakes, clo sely parallel the seashores in character and use.

National River There are several variations to this category: Nati onal River and Recreation Area, National Scenic River, National Wild River, etc. The first was authorized in 1964 and others were established following passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968.

National Parkway The title parkway refers to a roadway and the parkla nd paralleling the roadway. All were intended for scenic motoring along a protected corridor and often connect cultural sites.

National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trails and National Historic Trails are the titles given to these linear parklands (over 3,600 miles) authorized under the National Trails System Act of 1968.

Affiliated Areas On August 18, 1970, the National Park System was de fined in law as, "any area of land and water now or hereafter administered by the Secretary of the Interior through NPS for park, monument, historic, parkway, recreational or other purposes." The Affilia ted Areas comprise a variety of locations in the United States and Canada that preserve significant pr operties outside the National Park System. Some of these have been recognized by Acts of Congress and ot hers have been designated national historic sites by the Secretary of the Interior under authority of the Historic Sites Act of 1935. All draw on technical

or financial aid from the National Park Service.

Other Designations Some units of the National Park System bear unique titles or combinations of titles, like the White

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Sanctuary Under Title III of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, the UnitedStates Congress authorizes the designation of discrete areas of the marine environment as National Marine Sanctuaries to protect distinctive natural and cu ltural resources whose protection and beneficial use requires comprehensive planning and management. Th e mission of the National Marine Sanctuary program is to identify, designate and manage areas ofthe marine environment of special national significance due to their conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, research, educational or aesthetic qualities. The goals of the National Marine Sanctuar y program are to provide enhanced resource protection through conservation and management of the san ctuaries that complements existing regulatory authorities; to support, promote and coordinate scientific research on, and monitoring of, the site-specific marine resources of the Sanctuaries; to enhance public awareness, understanding, appreciation and wise use of the marine environment; and to facilitate, to th e extent compatible with the primary objective of resource protection, multiple uses of the National Marine Sanctuaries.

National Estuarine Research Reserve National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERR) are a protected areas network of federal, state and local partnerships. The estuary reserves represent the wide ra nge of coastal and estuarine habitats found in the United States and its territories. Through linked programs of stewardship, education and research, NERR enhance informed management and scientific unde rstanding of the Nation's estuarine and coastal

habitats. The reserves serve as cla ssrooms where the effects of both natural and human activities can be

monitored and studied.



### United States Fish and Wildlife Service

National Wildlife Refuge The purpose of a National Wildlife Refuge is to "preser ve a national network of lands and waters for the conservation and management of the fish, wildlife and plants of the United States for the benefit of present and future generations." As long as the goal of wildlife conservation is not compromised, other uses may be a part of the refuge formula. Nature study, hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking and other naturebased activities are permitted in wildlife refuges when compatible with the natural resources.



### United States Forest Service

National Forest National forests are large areas of protected open sp ace that are managed for multiple use. The uses permitted in a national forest include consumptive agriculture and hunting recreation, as well as nonconsumptive outdoor recreation activities. Some of the non-consumptive activities available in a national forest include backpacking in remote wilderness areas, using an all-terrain vehicle on a designated trail, enjoying the views along a scenic byway, or fishing in a trout stream.



### Florida State Park System

Florida's state park system is made up of many dive rse areas held together by only one universally common trait - the ability to provide public recreational opportunity of one type or another. Traditionally, these various areas have been grouped loosely into onl y two categories, parks and historic memorials.B - 4 

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Any area without a distinct historical association wa s by default called a state park. Often this broader term was applied indiscriminately to all properties under the jurisdiction of the state parks agency. Since 1963, the Division of Recreation and Parks has considerably broadened th e scope of its responsibilities in the recreation field. Instead of providing only state parks in the classic sense, the State now fully recognizes the need to afford other types oflegitimate public recreational opportunities and is actively seeking additional lands for this purpose. Alon g with the change in pr ogram philosophy and scope it has become necessary to refine and modernize th e public recreational lands classification system.

State Park State parks are relatively spacious areas established pr imarily to preserve and maintain a natural setting of exceptional quality, while at the same time perm itting a full program of compatible recreational activities, both active and passive. To qualify as a state park, an area must have exceptional natural attributes of statewide or at least broad regional significan ce. It must have some special quality that will attract visitors from long distances, in spite of clo ser and more conveniently located recreation areas.

State Recreation Area State recreation areas are sites which are provided to meet the more active recreation needs for the public in a multi service area. A recreation area needs be of no particular size or have any set combination of physical attributes. It is preferably located convenien t to a highly populated area and is selected to insure the availability of the types of recreational resources most needed in its locality. Normally, much more intensive use is permitted in a state recreation area th an in a state park, although certain included areas of exceptional natural value may be set as ide for special protective management.

State Special Feature Site A "special feature," for the present purpose, is a di screte and well-defined object or condition which attracts public interest and provides recreational enjo yment through visitation, observation and study. A state special feature site contains such a feature a nd is set aside for controlled public enjoyment. Special feature sites are generally either historical or archaeological by type, but may also have a geological, botanical, zoological or other basis. As the features th emselves are usually small in size, so are the sites which contain them, but they may be as large as nece ssary to accomplish the purp ose. State special feature sites must be of unusual or exceptional character or have a statewide or broad regional significance.

State PreserveA preserve is an area set aside essentially to maintain objects or conditions existing thereon. A state preserve in the recreation and parks system is an area designed to perpetuate certain exceptional objects or conditions which provide a type of recreational expe rience which would not be possible otherwise. Usually, a state preserve is rather large and expansive and may in some cases contrast with special feature sites purely on the basis of size. Generally, a preser ve is designed to save representative samples, varying in size, of natural characteristic of Florida.

State Ornamental Garden Ornamental gardens are sites which have been inte nsively landscaped, usually in a formal manner, to provide aesthetic enjoyment. Such gardens differ from state parks, special feature sites and preserves in that their primary recreational attributes are artificially created. Size is immaterial, but the quality of the gardens must be such that they attract visitors from a broad area. The development of ornamental gardens as a primary entity is not considered a respons ibility of the recreation and parks system, although several such areas have been accepted through dona tions and are maintained generally in accordance with their original concepts.B - 5 

### Appendix B Unit Classification System

State Museums State museums, as a separate class, ar e interpretive facilities which relate to natural, historical, cultural or other such interests important to the general loca lity, but not specifically to the exact sites on which the museums are located. In this major respect they differ from museums which interpret the intrinsic values of specific sites and which are usually provided as adjuncts of special feature sites. In other words, for a "state museum" it is the museum itself an d not the site where it is located which is significant. Because it bears no essential relationship to its site, the state museum may be located on any convenient and suitable site within the general area of interest. Such areas of interest may vary from aneighborhood or small community to the state as a whole. The site physically supporting the state museum may be of any reasonable size, but should be appropriately adapted to the need and purpose.



### Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas

Aquatic Preserve Aquatic preserves were established to protect the area ’s resources so that their aesthetic, biological and scientific values may endure for the enjoyment of fu ture generations. Chapter 18-20 of the Florida Administrative Code identifies eight goals for the admi nistration and management of aquatic preserves to balance the traditional recreational uses, such as boa ting, fishing and swimming with the protection and preservation of the indigenous life forms and habitats.

Buffer Preserve Buffer preserves are publicly owned upland sites adjacen t to aquatic preserves that help protect the submerged resources. State buffer preserves are managed primarily to buffer the impacts from stormwater runoff and coastal development to aquatic preserv es, although the management of endangered species and habitat diversity in both the upland and aquatic sites is equally important. Buffer preserves are managed to provide public access and education, to protect archaeological and historical resources, to protect and preserve natural species and communiti es, and to restore natural communities.



### Florida State Forest System

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consum er Services has operated state forests under the guidance of the Division of Forestry (DOF) for more than 70 years.

State Forest DOF manages state forests to protect and maintain the biological diversity of the many ecosystems found in and around the state forests while integratin g public use of the resources. Through sound forest management practices, DOF maintains the integrity of the forest environment while providing for the state's future natural resource needs. In addition, state forests offer recreati onal activities such as camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, fishing and nature study. The division permits hunting on most of the larger state forests and is regulated jointly with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) as part of the state's wildlife management area programs.



### Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

FWCC manages four types of units that provide various levels of outdoor recreation access.B - 6 

### Appendix B Unit Classification System

Wildlife Management Area An area of private or public ownership established fo r the management of wildlife or freshwater fish on which hunting, fishing or other outdoor recreation ma y be permitted only at such times and under such regulations as are specifically provided for each individual area.

Wildlife and Environmental Area Endangered or environmentally unique habitats whic h shall have as their primary management objective the protection and conservation of their endangered or unique resources. Outdoor recreation will be specifically provided for in regulations established for each area when such use do es not conflict with the primary management objectives.

Fish Management Area A fish management area is a pond, lake or other body of water established for the management of freshwater fish. The commission cooperatively manages these areas with the local county governments. Public fishing and other outdoor recreation activities may be permitted. In many areas, the commission or local government stocks these lakes with channe l catfish, largemouth bass and sunshine bass.

Mitigation Park In response to some of the problems associated with "on-site" mitigation, the commission authorized the development and implementation of the Mitigation Pa rk Program as an alternative wildlife mitigation strategy. The goal of this program is to provide deve lopment interests with a bi ologically defensible offsite alternative for resolving certain wildlife resour ce conflicts. In practice, this program consolidates mitigation throughout a geographical region and direct s these efforts towards the acquisition of a large and manageable mitigation park. Each park is public ly owned and ranges in si ze between 350 and 2,000 acres. Management activities are tailored to emphasize the protection and enhancement of habitat important to upland listed wildlife.

In general, the program is able to increase the bi ological effectiveness of mitigation while minimizing economic costs to the development community. More sp ecifically it (1) provides an opportunity to direct wildlife habitat protection and acquisitio n efforts to the most biologically important sites in a region; (2) can consolidate many otherwise small and isolated pr otection efforts into larger units which maximizes resource protection efforts; (3) allows public access an d use to mitigation lands that are managed by the state for the long term protection of wildlife resour ces; and (4) from an economic perspective, mitigation parks are a cheaper form of mitigation than preser ving acreage within a development with developers retaining greater use of a project site for development.C - 1 

### Appendix C Outdoor Recreation Agencies and Organizations

Federal Agencies

U.S. Department of the Interior

1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3100 http://www.doi.gov

National Park Service

1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-6843 http://www.nps.gov

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Jacksonville District 400 West Bay Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 232-2244 or 1-800-291-9405 http://www.saj.usace.army.mil

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Mobile District

P.O. Box 2288 Mobile, AL 36628-0001 www.sam.usace.army.mil

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street NW, Room 3242 Washington, DC 20240-0001 (202) 208-3736 http://www.fws.gov

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

325 John Knox Road

Suite F-100 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (850) 942-9300 http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation

State Agencies

Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services Division of Forestry 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-25 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650 (850) 488-3022 http://www.fl-dof.com Florida Department of Community Affairs

Florida Communities Trust 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Suite 310 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 (850) 488-8466 http://www.dca.state.fl.us

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 235 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 245-2094 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida State Parks 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 500 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 (850) 245-2157 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Beaches and Coastal Systems 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 300 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 488-7708 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Law Enforcement 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 600 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 488-2929 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Recreation and Development Assistance Program 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 500 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 (850) 245-2501 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/OIRS/

default.htm

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 140 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 245-2555 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/landsC - 2 

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Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 245-2052 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt

Florida Department of State

Division of Historical Resources 5000 S. Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 (850) 245-6300 http://www.flheritage.com

Florida Department of Transportation State Bicycle and Pedestrian Program 602 Suwannee Street, MS 53 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 245-1500 http://www.dot.state.fl.us/Safety/ped_bike/ ped_bike.htm

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 (850) 488-4676 http://www.myfwc.com

Northwest Florida Water Management District 81 Water Management Drive Havana, Florida 32333-4712 (850) 539-5999 http://www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us

St. Johns River Water Management District Land Management 32177 Highway 100

P.O. Box 1429 Palatka, Florida 32178-1429 (386) 329-4500 http://sjr.state.fl.us

South Florida Water Management District Land Stewardship

3301 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, Florida 33416-4680 (561) 686-8800 http://www.sfwmd.gov Southwest Florida Water Management District

US 41 South

2379 Broad Street Brooksville, Florida 34609-6899 (352) 796-7211 or (800) 423-1476 (FL only) http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us

Suwannee River Water Management District Land Acquisition and Management

9225 CR 49 Live Oak, Florida 32060(386) 362-1001 or 1-800-226-1066 (inside Florida) http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us

Florida Inland Navigation District

1314 Marcinski Road Jupiter, Florida 33477-9498 (561) 627-3386 http://www.aicw.org

West Coast Inland Navigation District

P.O. Box 1845 Venice, FL 34284 (941) 485-9402 http://www.wcind.net

Non-Government Organizations

1000 Friends of Florida

P.O. Box 5948 Tallahassee, Florida 32314 (850) 222-6277 http://www.1000friendsofflorida.org

American Planning Association Florida Chapter APA 2040 Delta Way Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (850) 201-3272 http://www.floridaplanning.org Audubon Society- Florida State Office 444 Brickell Ave., Suite 850 Miami, Florida 33131 (305) 371-6399 http://www.audubon.org/chapter/flC - 3 

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Enterprise Florida 325 John Knox Road, Suite 201 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (850) 298-6620 http://www.eflorida.com

Florida Association of Counties

P.O. Box 549

100 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32302 (850) 922-4300 http://www.fl-counties.com

Florida League of Cities

P.O. Box 1757 Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757 (850) 222-9684 http://www.flcities.com

Florida Bicycle Association

P.O. Box 718 Waldo, FL 32694 (407) 898-4137 http://www.floridabicycle.org

Wildlife Foundation of Florida

P.O. Box 11010 Tallahassee, Florida 32302 (850) 922-1066 http://wildlifefoundationofflorida.com

Florida Defenders of the Environment

4424 NW 13th St. Suite C-8 Gainesville, FL 32609 (352) 378-8465 http://www.fladefenders.org

Florida Disabled Outdoor Association 2475 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 205 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 201-2944 http://www.fdoa.org

Florida Native Plant Society

P.O. Box 278 Melbourne, Florida 32902 (321) 272-6702 http://www.fnps.org Florida Natural Areas Inventory 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200-C Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (850) 224-8207 http://www.fnai.org

Florida Professional Paddle Sports Association

P.O. Box 1764 Arcadia, Florida 33821 http://www.paddleflausa.com/

Florida Recreation and Parks Association

411 Office Plaza Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2756 (850) 878-3221 http://www.frpa.org

Florida Sierra Club 111 Second Ave NE, Suite 1001 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727) 824-8813 http://florida.sierraclub.org

Florida Sports Foundation 2930 Kerry Forest Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32309 (850) 488-8347 http://www.flasports.com

Florida Trail Association

5415 SW 13 Street Gainesville, Florida 32608 (800) 343-1882 http://www.floridatrail.org

Florida Trail Riders

PO Box 531071 DeBary, Florida 32753 (386) 668-9700 http://floridatrailriders.org

Florida Wildlife Federation

P.O. Box 6870 Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6870 (850) 656-7113 http://www.fwfonline.orgC - 4 

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Leave No Trace, Inc.

P.O. Box 997 Boulder, Colorado 80306 http://www.lnt.org

National Association of Recreation

Resource Professionals

P.O. Box 221 Marienville, Pennsylvania 16239 (814) 927-8212 http://www.narrp.org

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1133 Fifteenth Street, N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 857-0166 http://www.nfwf.org

National Recreation and Park Association 22377 Belmont Ridge Rd. Ashburn, Virginia 20148 (703) 858-0784 http://www.nrpa.org

The Nature Conservancy, Florida Regional Office 222 S. Westmonte Drive, Suite 300 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 (407) 682-3664 http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/

states/florida/

Rails to Trails Conservancy, Florida Chapter

P.O. Box 15227 Tallahassee, Florida 32317 (850) 942-2379 http://www.railtrails.org

Sunshine State Horse Council

P.O. Box 6663 Brandon, Florida 33508 (813) 651-5953 http://www.sshc.org

Trust for Public Land Southeast Regional Office

306 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 222-7911 http://www.tpl.org VISIT FLORIDA Inc. 2450 W. Executive Center Circle, Suite 200 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 488-5607 http://www.visitflorida.comD - 1 

### Appendix D

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# Use Guidelines

The primary purpose for collecting information on th e supply of and demand for outdoor recreation resources and facilities is to estimate present and future recreation needs. Because supply and demand data are generally expressed in different units, the applica tion of guidelines is requi red to facilitate meaningful planning comparisons. This chapter will explain th e nature of outdoor recreation guidelines and how they are developed and used in estimating resource and facility needs.

Three types of guidelines are commonly used in outdoor recreation planning. The first type, use guidelines, are employed as a means of stating the amount of use a resource or facility can accommodate under certain conditions. The second type, population guide lines, are used in determining the amount of resources and facilities that are required to serve a gi ven population. The third type, site guidelines, are used primarily for estimating acreage needs for local parks and recreation areas. Because of the numerous variations in outdoor recreation environments in Florida and the diversity of planning purposes that exist, no single type of resource a nd facility guidelines can adequately meet all outdoor recreation planning needs. Each outdoor recreation supplier should, therefore, select the guidelines that best serve their specific planning needs.

In an effort to develop current and definitive resource-based and use r-oriented facility use guidelines, the

Division of Recreation and Parks and the Florida Stat e University System, Institute for Government, in

coordination with the Florida Recreation and Park A ssociation and the Florida League of Cities, sponsored research conducted by the University of Florida, Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism, to collect and examine existing levels of use in bot h resource-based and user-oriented outdoor recreation activities. The 1989 study Recreation Standards for Comprehensive Planning in Florida gathered information from a cross-section of Florida cities and c ounties on the levels of facility use permitted on outdoor recreation facilities operated by local governments. The results of the study form the basis for the use guidelines contained in this chapter.

The guidelines presented in this plan are intended fo r broad, statewide application, and make no allowances for localized differences in co mmunities or in specific outdoor recreation environments. As a result, these guidelines may not be wholly applicable in any given instance and should not generally be applied without some modification. Local jurisdictions , particularly are encouraged to develop their own guidelines to more adequately reflect local conditions in determining recreation needs. The 1989 study cited above is recommended for use by local agencies in developing guidelines applicable for use at a local level. A copy of the study report may be obtained from the Division of Recreation and Parks.



## Outdoor Recreation Facility Use Guidelines

The use guidelines in this plan are based on assumpti ons about the nature and condition of the resource or facility being used, and the expectations of the user. They express the amount of outdoor recreation demand that can be met by a particular unit of supply under stated conditions of use. They are used in this plan as conversion factors to translate units of supply (miles of beach, hunting acreage, etc.) into units of demand (user occasions), thus allowing comp arisons between the two. Use guidelines have been

established for 12 resource-based and nine user-oriented activities.D - 2 

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## Use Guidelines for Resource-Based Facilities

Since local governments do not extensively provide resource-based outdoor recreation opportunities, the results of the guidelines study did not produce suffici ent data to develop use guidelines for those activities. Therefore, the guidelines for resource-based activities, except where noted, are based on maximum levels of carrying capacity developed by the Division of Recreation and Parks for use and protection of state park resources. This was done so that the r esultant statistical needs for additional resources and facilities would be as close as possible to the practical ability of state government to provide them. A discussion of resource-based guidelines for each activ ity follows. A summary of the guidelines is presented in Table D-1 on page D-8.



### Freshwater and Saltwater Beach Use guidelines for freshwater and saltwater beach are expressed in both linear and areal units of measurement. The average area needed to obtain a wort hwhile recreational experience was assumed to be 200 square feet per person. It was assumed that this sa me area of beach would be used twice during the same day. Therefore, the use guideline was established as 100 square feet of beach per person per day. The linear use guideline was set at 2.5 linear feet of b each per person per day, based on an average use of five linear feet per person and a daily turnover rate of two.



### Freshwater and Saltwater Piers or Catwalks The use guideline for freshwater or saltwater fishing from piers, boardwalks, catwalks, jetties or other

shoreline facilities was based on the estimate that 10 lin ear feet of pier or catwalk are required for each person at any given time. It was assumed that this space would be used an average of twice per day. Therefore, the use guideline was established at five linear feet per person per day.



### Boat Ramps - Freshwater and Saltwater The average number of people in a group using a fresh water or saltwater boat ramp is three, based on

information obtained from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. It was assumed that eachboating party will use the boat ramp facility for 20 minutes per day. Thus, during a 12-hour day, an average of 36 boats could use a single-lane ramp. By multiplying the average number of people per boat (three) by the average number of boats using a boat ra mp per day (36), a use guideline of 108 people per ramp per day was calculated

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### Camping Facilities (RV/Trailer and Tent) The use guideline for recreational vehicle and tent camping was based on an average state park carrying capacity of four persons per campsite. A turnover rate of one camping group per site per day was used to establish the campsite guideline at four persons per campsite per day.



### Picnic Tables The guideline for picnic tables was based on an average picnic group size of four people. Since the average picnic table can seat four people comfortably, it was assumed that the average party would require one table. A further assumption was made that each ta ble could be used twice per day. Thus, the use guideline for picnicking is eight persons per table per day.



### Recreational Trails The use guidelines for designated bicycle, horseback ridi ng, hiking and nature st udy trails were based on carrying capacity guidelines adopted for the state pa rk system. Since the guidelines for these uses are a range rather than a fixed number, the average of the range was used in calculating demand. The useD - 3 

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guideline for horseback riding trails, eight to 32 users per mile per day, assumes two to eight groups of four riders per mile per day. The bicycle trail u se guideline of 40 to 80 users per mile per day assumes 10 to 20 riders per mile per day with a daily turnover rate of four. Similarly, the use guideline for hiking trails, four to 20 hikers pe r mile per day, assumes one to five groups of two hikers per mile per day with a daily turnover rate of two. The use guideline for na ture trails, 40 to 160 pers ons per mile per day, assumes five to 20 groups of two hikers per mi le per day with a daily turnover rate of four

.



### Archaeological and Historical Sites Based on visitation patterns at a representative sampli ng of different types of archaeological and historical sites in the state park system, the average number of persons visiting a site at a given moment during weekends or weekday holidays was estimated at 20 pe rsons. The average length of time spent at a site was estimated to be 40 minutes. The average length of time sites are open to the public was 7.5 hours. This established a turnover rate of approximately 11 groups per day (7.5 hours divided by 40 minutes/ group = 11.25). By multiplying the number of visitors in an average group by the daily turnover rate, a use guideline of 220 visitors per site per day was established.



### Hunting Land The use guideline for hunting lands was developed from information supplied by the Florida Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Commission h as established a Quota Hunt System for most of the state wildlife management areas under its jurisdic tion. This system is designed to regulate hunting pressure at wildlife management areas during the begi nning of the general hunt and selected special hunt seasons. Careful consideration is given each year to the condition of the game population and habitat at each management area when hunter quota levels are established. The Commission's guideline of 90 acres per hunter was selected as the basis for a use guidelin e representing all types of hunting including deer, turkey and squirrel. It was assumed that these same 90 acres could be used twice in the same day. Therefore, a use guideline was estab lished at 45 acres per person per day

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## Use Guidelines for User-Oriented Facilities

The use guidelines for user-oriented outdoor recreati on activities presented in this section were derived

from Recreation Standards for Comprehensive Planning in Florida , previously referenced. The purpose of the study was to collect information on outdoor r ecreation facility use from a cross section of suppliers of user-oriented facilities and to develop a definiti ve set of facility use guidelines that could be used by state and local planners. The study also sought to determine if there was a consensus among city and county suppliers, the primary provide rs of user-oriented facilities, on the amount of use that facilities could support on the average each day. The study ex amined what was considered the minimum, moderate and maximum levels of use that facilities coul d sustain under various conditions, according to local government recreation providers. Approximately, 10 0 cities and counties were selected and surveyed, based on their geographic location and population size.

As a source of information for the study, a survey was conducted to document what the recreation suppliers thought was the amount of use per day that facilities could support under existing conditions of operation and management. In a similar manner, the su rvey also documented the maximum level of use respondents thought facilities could support under optimum conditions of operation and management. And, the survey sought to determine the maximu m level of use on facilities under conditions where no operation or management limitations existed. The optimum daily use level, representing the level of use that survey participants perceived as the most desira ble, was selected for application in establishing the use guidelines for this plan. Table D-2 identifies the me dian value of the survey results for each of theD - 4 

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nine user-oriented facilities for which information was collected.

The user-oriented and resource-based guidelines in this plan are intended to apply at the statewide level and are not intended to be prescriptive or applicable for any specific city or county. It is recommended that local governments further consider any number of specific factors that may affect the sustainable or preferred use level for facilities. All guideline valu es developed for this plan are based on the assumption that the facilities are available for use on an av erage of 12 hours per day. Adjustments should be made for lighted facilities to reflect longer hours of availability. For the purposes of this plan, these guidelines were used only to convert units of supply in to units of demand in order to compare supply of outdoor recreation facilities against demand to estimate resource and facility needs.



## Outdoor Recreation Population Guidelines

Population guidelines are hypothetical estimates of the amounts of outdoor recreation resources and facilities that are required to support a given populatio n. Generally, population guidelines make no distinction between the varying requirements of different seg ments of the population, but they can be tailored to suit most planning purposes. Such guidelines are wi dely used to assess community recreational needs by determining the minimum number of resources and facilities required to serve the local population. When used in concert with facility use guidelines and park/open space site guidelines (discussed later inthis chapter), population guidelines can prove a useful tool for community-level outdoor recreation planning.

Florida's resource and facility population guidelines, shown in Tables D-3 and D-4, were formulated after extensive analysis of the various guidelines established by community recreation and parks departments, the National Recreation and Park Association, the Florida Recreation and Park Association, and various recreation publications. This analysis rev ealed a large diversity of guidelines upon which local government outdoor recreation planning is based. In order to establish general resource and facility population guidelines for this plan, it was necessary to synthesize from the several existing guidelines. Minimum and maximum ranges were identified for each activity, and median values calculated.



## Outdoor Recreation Site Guidelines

Site guidelines are a set of general criteria for dete rmining the specific types and amounts of park lands necessary to accommodate the recreatio nal needs of local communities. The criteria define the acreage, facility type and service area requirements for vari ous types of community recreation sites and areas. They are most commonly used as a means of expr essing outdoor recreation needs, based on population guidelines, in terms of spat ial and facility requirements

.



### The outdoor recreation site guidelines shown in Tabl e D-5 were formulated primarily to provide guidance to local governments for acquisition and developm ent of recreation resources and facilities. They are intended to be used only as a general guide and should be adjusted to meet the specific recreation

needs of individual communities.

The site guidelines presented in this plan were obt ained through synthesis of the guidelines established by local government recreation and park departments, the Florida Recreation and Park Association, various recreation publications, and the National Recr eation and Park Association. Community resources and facilities are divided into two classifications: (1 ) special-use areas and facilities, and (2) parkland areas. Both types have special functions, but they can be combined at recreation areas to provide a wider variety of outdoor recreation experiences.D - 5 

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Special-use areas and facilities meet a large part of the demand for user-oriented recreational activities. All segments of the population participate in a wide range of these pursuits, for which opportunities are generally provided at special-use areas and facilities cl ose to their residences. Typical areas and facilities might include golf courses, tennis courts, ball fields and swimming pools. These may be located in park areas or they may be situated individually.

Parkland areas serve two purposes: they conserve ope n space and natural resources, and they provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Florida is still a bound with open space resources such as forestlands, grasslands, wetlands, lakes and beaches, although the availability of these resources is steadily dwindling. Conservation of open space thro ugh the acquisition of recreation areas is one of the best means for maintaining examples of Florida's original domain. Demand for outdoor recreation opportunities can be met by providing large parks for such passive, res ource-based pursuits as picnicking and nature study, and neighborhood or community parks for active u ser-oriented pursuits such as tennis, baseball and

shuffleboard.

Park lands that conserve open space and provide outdoor recreation opportunities can be classified into six types, dependent primarily on the size of their service area: equipped play areas and tot lots, neighborhood parks, community parks, urban open space, urban-district parks and regional parks. Beach access and parking facilities technically do not by th emselves satisfy outdoor recreation needs, and are not usually classified as special-use or parkland areas. Yet, their acquisition and development is crucial for use of publicly-owned beach frontage for which public access is limited or otherwise nonexistent. Consequently, a site guideline is included for this special type of support facility.



## Site Guidelines for Comm unity Resources and Facilities

Equipped Play Area and Tot Lot Equipped play areas and tot lots are open areas with play apparatus for preschool and school age children. It is recommended that an equipped play area serve neighborhoods of between 500 and 2,500 people on a minimum of a quarter acre at a site adjoining an existing recreation facility or elementary school. Elsewhere, one acre is suggested. Recommended facilities include play apparatus, landscaping, benches and open space. Depending on local recrea tion needs, picnic tables may be included.



### Neighborhood Park The neighborhood park is a "walk-to" park, genera lly located along streets where people can walk or bicycle without encountering heavy traffic. It serves the population of a neighborhood in a radius of up to one-half mile, and should have at least two acres for each 1,000 population. Its size usually ranges from five to 10 acres, and it serves a population of up to 5,000.

Because the service areas of a neighborhood park and an elementary school often coincide, it is desirable for the neighborhood park to physically join the el ementary school, when feasible. Both park and school serve the same basic population, share compatible land uses, and contain recreation facilities that are of mutual benefit. Because recreation needs vary from one neighborhood to another, site design for this type of park should be flexible in order to meet the particular recreation needs of each neighborhood. Site design should also reflect the character of the neighborhood and incorporate compatible elements of both passive and active types of recreation. Typical facilities developed in the neighborhood park may include play apparatus, recreation buildings, multipurpo se courts, sports fields, picnic areas and free play areas. Additional facilities may be added, depending on the recreation demands of the neighborhood.D - 6 

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Community Park A community park is a "ride to" park, located near majo r streets. It is designed to serve the needs of four to six neighborhoods. It serves an area with a radius of up to three miles, or a service population of up to 25,000. A minimum of 20 acres for each community park is recommended, with acreage needs based on a standard of two acres per 1,000 population. Where a community park can be located adjacent to a junior or senior high school, a minimum of five acres is recommended. The community park offers a wide range of program and facility opportunities for all individuals and families. Just as the neighborhood park fulfills the recreation needs of the neighborhood , the community park is designed to meet the recreation needs of the entire community.

Typical facilities at a community park may include swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts, play areas, picnic areas, multipurpose courts, recreation build ings, and sports fields. Additional recreation facilities may be included to meet a particular recr eation demand in the community. Adequate off-street parking may be needed to contain parking overfl ow from the school parking areas. Two important elements of every community park are the use of land scaping and the provision of passive recreation activity areas.



### Urban Open Space Urban open space sites are landscaped or natural ope n areas, located within built-up areas. Depending on their location, open space sites may serve populated areas ranging in size from a single neighborhood to an entire city. Their principal function is to inters perse congested urban envir onments with aesthetically pleasing buffer areas. Urban open space areas may vary in size from a tenth of an acre to several acres depending on their intended use. Some serve as linear, vest pocket or traffic circle parks, while others are parkways, boulevard medians, plazas, malls, c ourthouse squares and promenades. Benches, commemorative structures, trails and paths are optiona l depending on local needs and the size and location

of individual sites.



### Urban-District Park An urban-district park is designed to serve the r ecreation needs of several communities, a city, or a county, and usually provides some areas and facilities that are resource-based. Typical areas and facilities include natural areas, campgrounds and play appa ratus. Additional facilities may include a zoo, a golf course or a botanical garden.

Driving periods of up to 30 to 40 minutes may be requ ired to reach an urban-district park, which should, when possible, be located on the periphery of a larg e urban area. Such parks should serve an average population of 50,000, with a desirable space allowanc e of five acres per 1,000 people. While 100 acres may meet minimum requirements, a size range of 200 acres or more is desirable.



### Regional Park Regional parks are large, resource-based areas that serve two or more communities or counties and are usually located within an hour's driving distance of the residents they serve. A space allowance of 20 acres per 1,000 population is suggested. The park should serve a population of over 100,000 and should range in size from a minimum of 250 acres to as much as several thousand acres. Because regional parks are generally designed for resource-based activities, location is dependent upon the availability of high quality natural resources capable of being de veloped and used for outdoor recreation.

Typical facilities provided at a regional park include water-based recreation sites, camping areas, hiking and nature trails, picnic areas and other facilities not requiring intensive development. Parking areas are necessary support facilities and should be designed to minimize adverse effects on the natural environ-D - 7 

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ment. The most prominent feature of a regional park is that it provides recreational opportunities that, through the design and development of outdoor recr eation resources and facilities, capitalize on the natural environment and promote an atmosphere of beauty and serenity.



### Beach Access Site Access points and parking areas are primarily suppor t facilities for public-owned beaches. In many areas beach access is limited to pedestrian paths and ra ised wooden walkways which extend to the publicowned portion of the beach (that part lying seaward of the mean high water line). Public parking may or may not be provided. Sites may range from ten to mo re than 100 feet in width; parking areas may range from less than to more than an acre. The study Recreation Standards for Comprehensive Planning in

Florida found that approximately three parking spaces ar e presently provided for every 100 square feet of beach at public access points, with a turnover rate of three cars per day (2.75 people per car). These figures reflect the median values of all survey resp onses statewide. A distance of one-half mile between access sites has been developed as a guideline for the spacing of public access sites at state-financed beach restoration projects as required by Chapter 62B-36, Florida Administrative Code.Appendix DUse GuidelinesD - 81Based on average carrying capacities andvisitation patternsat state parks.2Average number of people in a group is based on information from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Each boating party uses the boat rampfacility for 20 minutes/day, and during a12-hour day, 36 boats can use a single-lane ramp.3The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission developed the hunting guidelines for the state's Quota Hunt System.Table D-1Use Guidelines for Resource-Based Outdoor Recreation ActivitiesActivityArea RequirementsUser Per Unit Of FacilityTurnoverRateGuidelineBicycling10-20 bicycles per mile1 user per bike4/day40-80 cyclists per mile per dayCamping: RV, Trailer and Tent13-10 sites/acre4 campers per site1/day4 users per campsite per dayFreshwater and Saltwater Beach Activities200-500 square feet2/day100 square feet of freshwater or saltwaterFreshwater and Saltwater Fishing (non-boat)10 linear feet of pier, jetty orcatwalk per person2/day5 linear feet of pier, jetty or catwalkper user per dayFreshwater and Saltwater Boat Fishing, Power1 boat per lane3 users per boat36 boats/day108 users per single-lane ramp/dayFreshwater and Saltwater Swimming5 linear feet of beach per person2/dayHiking1-5 groups per mile2 users per group2/day4-20 hikers per mile of trail /dayHorseback Riding2-8 groups per mile4 equestrians per group3/day24-96 equestrians/mile of trail/dayHunting390 acres per hunter2/day45 acres per hunter per dayNature Study5-20 groups per mile2 users per group4/day40-160 users per mile of trail/dayPicnicking4 persons per table2/day8 user per table per dayVisiting Archeological and Historical Sites1Average visit is 40 minutesAverage day is 7.5 hours20 persons at any pointin the day11/day220 user per site per day2.5 linear feet of freshwater or saltwatersandy beach/user/dayof beach per personsandy beach/user/dayAppendix DUse GuidelinesD - 91Based on a standard community pool measuring 81 feet x 60 feet (4,800 square feet).ActivityResource/FacilityGuidelineBaseball/SoftballBaseball/softball field120 users per field per dayBasketballBasketball court90 users per court per dayFootball/Soccer/RugbyFootball/soccer field175 users per field per dayGolfGolf course (9-hole)200 user per 9-hole course per dayPhysical Exercise (urban jogging and hiking)Linear mile of exercise/parcours trail100 users per mile of trail per dayRacquetball/HandballRacquetball/handball court40 users per court per dayShuffleboardShuffleboard court20 users per court per daySwimming (pool)Swimming pool1256 users per pool per dayTennisTennis court30 users per court per dayTable D-2Use Guidelines for User-OrientedOutdoor Recreation ActivitiesAppendix DUse GuidelinesD - 10Table D-3Population Guidelines for Resource-Based Outdoor Recreation Activities11Population guidelines were not developed for canoeing and boat fishing, which use extensive water resources.ActivityResource/FacilityPopulation ServedMinimumMaximum MedianBicycling RidingLinear mile of trail1,50010,0005,000Camping (RV, trailer and tent)Acre of camp area5,60025,0006,750Freshwater and saltwater beach activitiesMile of freshwater or saltwater sandybeach shoreline25,000211,20025,000Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing (non-boat)800 feet of pier, catwalk or jetty5,00025,0005,600Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing, Power boating, Waterskiing, SailingBoat ramp lane1,50012,5005,000HikingLinear mile of trail5,00010,0006,750Horseback RidingLinear mile of trail5,00010,0005,000Nature Study Linear mile of trail 6,250 10,000 6,750PicnickingPicnic area5,00010,0006,000Appendix DUse GuidelinesD - 11Table D-4Population Guidelines for User-Oriented Outdoor Recreation ActivitiesActivity Resource/FacilityMinimum Maximum MedianBaseball/Softball Baseball/Softball field 2,000 10,000 5,000Basketball Baseketball court 500 20,000 5,000Football/Rugby Football/Soccer field 4,000 25,000 6,000General Play Equipped play area 500 15,000 10,000Multipurpose field 500 10,000 3,750Multipurpose court 3,000 4,000 3,000Golf 9-hole golf course 8,000 50,000 25,00018-hole golf course 25,000 65,200 50,000Physical Exercise (urban jogging and hiking) Exercise/Parcours trail 10,000 50,000 15,000Racquetball/Handball Racquetball court 2,500 20,000 10,000Shuffleboard Shuffleboard court 1,000 12,000 6,000Swimming (pool) Swimming pool11,000 50,000 25,000Tennis Tennis court 1,067 10,000 2,000Volleyball Volleyball court 4,000 12,000 6,0001Based on a standard community pool measuring 81 feet X 60 feet (4,800 square feet).Population ServedAppendix DUse GuidelinesD - 12Park FacilityLocationPopulationServedArea per1,000 PopulationSize as a ParkAdjoiningSchoolSize as aSeparateParkFacilitiesEquipped Play andTot Lot1Less than .25 mile distance in residential setting2,500 maximum .5 acre Minimum of.25 acreMinimum of 1acrePlay structures, benches, picnic ar-eas, open spaces, landscaping.Neighborhood Park Neighborhood area - .25- .5 mile distance5,000 maximum 2 acres Minimum of 2acresMinimum of 5acresPlay structures, recreation buildings,court games, hard courts, tenniscourts, internal trails, shuffleboard,volleyball courts, picnic area, openarea, landscaping.Community Park Usually serves two ormore neighborhoodsand .5 to 3 miles distance5,000 maximum 2 acres Minimum of 5acresMinimum of 20acres;Optimal is 20-50 acresAll of the facilities found in aneighborhood park plus informalball fields, swimming pools, archeryranges, disc golf areas, ornamentalgardens, open space and facilities forcultural activities.Urban Open Space Urban Areas .25 - .5 mile 1 acreMin. of .1 acre Resource-based recreation area.Urban District Park In a large urban area orits periphery with30-40 minutes drivingtimeOne park per50,0005 acres Minimum of 50acres; optimal is75+ acresPlay structures, restrooms, trails,nature center, boating, swimming,picnic areas, sports fields.Regional Park On the periphery of anurban area - 30 - 60minutes driving time>100,000 Population20 acres Minimum of250 acres - several thousandacresCamping, nature and bridle paths,picnicking, and other facilities nonintensive development.Beach Access withParkingWithin .25 mile of urban coastal beach or onits periphery, 1 access/.5mile of shoreline.5 acre Minimum of 1acreWalkways, parking and restroomsoptional.Sports Complex Strategically locatedcommunity-wide facilitiesMinimum of 25acres; Optimalis 40-80 acresBall fields, soccer fields, footballfields, tennis courts, play structures,hard courts, volleyball, internaltrails, picnic areas.Table D-5Site Guidelines for Community OutdoorRecreation Resources and FacilitiesE - 1 

### Appendix E Open Project Selection Process



# Open Project Selection Process

Grants in aid to local governments in Florida from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program must be administered to assure e qual opportunity for all eligible applicants and all sectors of the general public to participate in the pr ocesses and benefits of the programs. In addition, LWCF grants administration must enable the State to insure that the program is directed toward meeting the priority outdoor recreation needs identified in th e state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. The processes and procedures for the administration of th e LWCF in Florida are contained with Chapter 62D-5 Part VII, of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC). This rule serves to implement Section 375.021(4), Florida Statutes.

The rule states that the Department of Environmen tal Protection shall publicize the dates of the application submission period and other pertinent application information specified in this rule in the Florida Administrative Weekly. The Department shall anno unce additional application submission periods if sufficient funds remain after the initial funding cycl e. An applicant may submit only one application during each announced application s ubmission period. The applicati on may contain no more than one project site except for sandy beach access sites.

The LWCF grants program is administered on an annua l cycle subject to federal fund availability. It begins with letters that are sent to all eligible applicants announcing the application deadline. The Secretary of the Interior issues the apportionment lette r to the governor which notifies the State of the

amount available to Florida from the LWCF.

The reoccurring funding schedule is:

November A public notice is sent to all local governmental entities with the legal responsibility for providing public outdoor recreational sites and facilities.

March Deadlines for applications for that fiscal year.

April/May Applications are reviewed, analyzed , inspected, evaluated, and ranked by staff.

July The State Liaison Officer and staff selects a list of successful projects for the available funds. All applicants are notified of the decisions.

August/September Selected projects are forwarded to the Southeast Regional Office of the National Park Service for approval and fund obligation.

LWCF grants shall only be awarded to grantees for pr ojects that are for the so le purpose of providing outdoor recreational opportunities to the public.

Each eligible project application shall be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in the application and in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria contained in Section 62D-5 .072 FAC. Each application shall be assigned a total point score pursuant to this criteria and an eligible application’s standing among competing eligible applications shall be determined by the exte nt to which it is determined to

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(1) GENERAL CRITERIA.

Points shall be awarded as follows: (a) The project implements the applicant’s adopted local comprehensive plan and is included in their capital improvement plan or schedule (CIP) during the current or next three fiscal year = 20 points.

Or

is included as part of the plan through an adopted resolution committing the applicant to amend its CIP and complete the project should it receive program funds = 10 points.

(b) The extent to which the project would implemen t the outdoor recreation goals, objectives and priorities specified in the Plan = 4 points.

(c) The extent to which the project would provide fo r priority resource or facility needs in the region as specified in the Plan = 7 points.

(d) The project has been considered in the applicant's public participation process = 21 maximum points.

Points shall be awarded as follows:1. Presentation at an advertised public meeting solely for the discussion of the proposed project = 10 points. 2. Presentation at a regularly scheduled advisory board meeting = 7 points. 3. Presentation to community organizations, nei ghborhood associations, or taking of an opinion survey = 4 points.

(e) The project is for a linear park purpose = 13 points.

(f) The project is for preservation purposes such as hi storical, archaeological, or cultural preservation and the site has been verified in writing by the Flor ida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources = 7 points.

(g) The applicant has the capability to develop, ope rate and maintain the project = 8 maximum points.

Points shall be awarded as follows: 1. Has a full-time recreation or park departmentstaffed to provide facility development, programming, and maintenance capabilities = 8 points.

2. Has demonstrated the existence of a full-tim e ability to provide facility development, programming, and maintenance capabilities = 4 points.

(2) DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA.

Points shall be awarded as follows: (a) The project provides for new development of entirely undeveloped property = 5 points. (b) The project provides new or additional recreation facilities and opportunities: 3 or more facilities or opportunities = 15 points. 2 facilities or opportunities = 10 points. 1 facility or opportunity = 5 points.E - 3 

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(c) The project provides renovation of existing recreation facilities: 3 or more facilities = 13 points.

2 facilities = 9 points. 1 facility = 4 points.

(d) The project provides new or renovated support fa cilities and improvement to existing recreation areas = 15 points.

(e) The project provides developed pedestrian access to or along water resources, such as trails, boardwalks, or dune walkovers = 7 points.

(f) The project provides facilities for recreational use of water resources, such as boat ramps, swimming docks, or fishing piers = 12 points.

(g) The project provides a facility identified in the priority of new facilities needs or renovation/ repair needs within the applicant's population density set forth in the study entitled "An Infrastructure Assessment of Local Government Recreation and Park Depart ment Facility Needs in the State of Florida" = 12 points.

(h) The project addresses the priority of infrastruct ure funding needs set forth in the applicant's population density in the study entitled "An Infrastructur e Assessment of Local Government Recreation and Park Department Facility Needs in the Stat e of Florida" identified in (g), above:

1. Higher priority in Infrastructure Assessment or combination of new c onstruction and renovation/ repairs = 13 points. 2. Lower priority in Infrastructure Assessment = 8 points.

(3) ACQUISITION CRITERIA.

Points shall be awarded as follows: (a) The Project assists in conserving and protecti ng environmentally unique, irreplaceable and valued ecological resources such as flora, fauna, natural comm unities, or other special features identified in the “Florida Natural Areas Inventory” = 13 points.

(b) The project provides frontage on wetlands or water bodies such as rivers, lakes, or oceans = 6 points.

(c) The project provides for development of facilities identified in the top three priority ranked index

clusters of outdoor facilities needs for new c onstruction identified within the applicant's population density set forth in the Department's study entitled “I nfrastructure Assessment of Local Government Recreation and Park Department Facility Needs in the State of Florida” identified in (2) (g) above = 15 points.

(d) The project provides the following pursuant to th e applicant's adopted local comprehensive plan = 23 maximum points.

Points shall be awarded as follows:

1. 

### Needed acreage = 15 points.

2. 

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(e) The applicant has: Identified development of the property in their cap ital improvement plan (CIP) or schedule during the current or next three fiscal years = 6 points.

Or

The applicant has included development of the property as part of the plan through an adopted resolution committing the applicant to amend its CIP and develo p the property should it receive program funds = 3 points.

(4) TIE BREAKER SYSTEM.

If two or more applications receive the same score as a result of the above evaluation, the following tie breaker system will be used to decide the priority ranking among them. Tied applicants will be evaluated according to each step of the tie-br eaker system in order and will be assigned their priority accordingly. If Step 1 does not break the tie, Step 2 shall be used.

(a) Step 1 - Funding History. An order of priority among those applications with equal scores shall be established based on the per capita amount of funds previously received by the applicant from LWCF during the previous five fiscal years. The applica tion from the applicant having the lowest per capita amount of funds receives the highest priority. Othe r applications will be a rranged in descending order inversely to their applicants' per capita amount of funds received. The resident population within the applicant's jurisdictional boundaries shall be utilized to compute the applicant's per capita amount of

funds received.

(b) Step 2 - Per Capita Operating Budget. The appli cant with the lowest per capita expenditure of general operating funds receives the highest priority. The resident population within the applicant's jurisdictional boundaries will be divided into the applicant' s total general operating budget for the applicant's current fiscal year to obtain the per capita operating fund amount.

Applications are assigned a total point score by th e Department. A grading report addressing the extent

to which each criterion has been met is fi led with each application evaluated.

Each spring the State Liaison Officer submits to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, for formal consideration, a r ecommended priority ranked listing (in descending order of the total point scores) of all program applicati ons evaluated. The list includes the Deputy Secretary’s recommendations for program grant awards.

In order to encourage effective participation by all potential program participants, annual program announcements are sent to all counties and municipalitie s and other agencies having primary recreational responsibilities. Workshops are held periodically to promote program benefits and to explain program requirements, particularly the need for local project s to be well supported by local recreation planning and public involvement and to support the state co mprehensive outdoor recreation plan and action program.

Technical assistance in preparing and submitting grant applications, site design, planning, needs analysis, management, funding sources, public participati on, permitting, and other common needs of potential applicants is provided by the Department of Envi ronmental Protection upon request. Further technical guidance is given to local governments through Recreation Assistance Program mail outs, telephone contacts, lending library services, on-site visits, wo rkshops, and conferences with Department staff.F - 1 

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# 2002 Statewide Outdoor Recreation

Participation Study Methodology

Resident Study

Subjects and Sampling Frame

In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a st atewide survey of Florida residents was conducted via telephone to target the residents of the 67 counties. The survey population consisted of adults aged 18 orolder who permanently resided in this region. The survey employed random digit-dial samples of household telephone numbers in Florida. Stratified random samples of residents within two types of groups were asked to participate in the survey. Quotas pe r county type were created (26,000 completed surveys for non-rural counties and 900 for rural counties).

The sampling frame included 35 counties for non-rural counties (large and medium sized counties) and

32 rural counties. Rural counties were those with a population of less than 75,000 residents. Non-rural counties were those with populations over 75,000 pe ople. A target of 74 completed interviews was set for the non-rural counties and 28 comp leted interviews for rural counties.

For the purpose of analysis, the sampled counties were clustered based on the population count, in which 32 counties were designated as small counties (under 75, 000), 28 were medium (75,000-500,000), while seven were large (over 700,000) counties. In addition, counties were clustered and analyzed based on the 11 planning regions as designated by the State of Florida, and by coastal or non-coastal characteristics.



### Collection of Data

A six page telephone interview wa s developed for the purpose of gathering representative information from residents of Florida (see Resident Survey). Da ta was collected in a computer-assisted telephoneinterviewing laboratory maintained by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR). BEBR is an applied research center in the Warrington College of Business Administration at the University of Florida, Gainesville. BEBR generates Florida’s offi cial state and county population estimates and projections, develops economic forecasts, collects survey data from Florida households and publishes the

Florida Statistical Abstract.

Interviewing occurred on weekday evenings and weeke nd afternoons during late April to mid June 2001. Up to three callbacks were made for each member of the designed sample. A total sample of 3,610 was collected. About 59 percent of the interviews were conducted in May, while 37 percent were conducted in June 2001, and four percent in April.F - 2 

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## Tourist Study

Subjects and Sampling Frame

In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a natio nwide survey of tourists who have visited Florida was conducted via a mail-out survey. The survey popul ation consisted of adults aged 18 or older who permanently reside in the United States. The datawas selected from a convenience sample of respondents who have previously answered questionnaires from D.K. Shifflet. The original D.K. Shifflet sample called the “Traveler Study” is stratified demograp hically to match the U.S. Census data. This original sample is drawn from a pool of over 700,000 house holds every month. They have found in their “traveler study” that approximately 51 percent ofthe households returned their questionnaires and approximately 40 percent have traveled.



### Collection of the Data

A four page mail-back survey was developed for the purpose of gathering representative information from tourists to Florida (see Tourist Questionnaire). Data was collected by D.K. Shifflet and Associates of Virginia. D.K. Shifflet is a tourism consulting fi rm specializing in tracking U.S. travel behavior. The company is responsible for DKS&A Directions® Travel Intelligences System, the largest most comprehensive monthly syndicated database.

Questionnaires were mailed out May 6th and data were collected until mid June 2001. Questionnaires were sent to a select group of households (maintaine d by D.K. Shifflet & As sociates) who agreed to participate in on-going travel research. A total samp le of 2,659 was collected. Respondents who traveled were categorized by the primary county of their destination



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Florida Statewide Outdoor Recreation Partic ipation Study- Resident Questionnaire (2001)

County _________________ Month ________________ Phone ____________________

Hello, my name is _______________________, representing the Univers ity of Florida. The State of Florida is conducting a survey to determine the kinds of outdoor recreation activities in which people partic ipate and their opinions about out door recreation in Florida. This information is being collected to help plan for the pub lic’s use of recreation facilities. This surv ey should take about 15 minutes to complet e. (Please read the informed consent form before pr oceeding with the interview)

I would like to ask you a few questions re garding recreation activities in which you may have participated during the past TWELVE months. Please keep in mind that your responses should be based on your participation in the State of FLORIDA

.

1. What activities did you particip ate in during the last 12 months? (Check all that apply)

2. Among those activities that you did participat e in, which activities did you participate the MOST in

the last twelve months? (Indicate the TOP THREE activities)

3a. Did you use Public or Private/Commercial lands most frequently to participate in Activity #1 ? ACTIVITIES

Saltwater Beach Tent Camping Soccer or Rugby

Freshwater Beach RV/Trailer Camping Outdoor Basketball

Outdoor Swimming Pool Horseback Riding Outdoor Shuffleboard

Saltwater Boat Fishing Hiking Outdoor Tennis

Saltwater-Non Boat Fishing Hunting Outdoor Handball/Racquetball

Freshwater Boat Fishing Canoeing Bicycle Riding (paved roads)

Freshwater-Non Boat Fishing Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites Bicycle Riding (unpaved roads)

Saltwater Boat Ramp Use Golfing Off-road motorized vehicles

Freshwater Boat Ramp Use Baseball or Softball Nature Study (take nature-walk or observe wildlife/birds)

Picnicking Football

ACTIVITIES: 1. (name of activity)

2. (name of activity)

3. (name of activity)

Public Lands Commercial Lands Private Lands Don’t know

(County, State, National Parks, Forest, etc.) (Commercial campgrounds, theme parks, resort golf courses, etc.) (Backyards, family fa rms, private hunting lands, private lands & lakes, etc.) If you used Public Lands, was it___________?

Federally Managed Lands State Managed Lands Locally Managed Lands

Do you think there is enough access to publicly owned lands in Florida to meet your needs to participate in Activity #1 ?

Yes No I don’t know

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3b. Did you use Public or Private/Commercial lands most frequently to participate in Activity #2 ?

3c. Did you use Public or Private/Commercial lands most frequently to participate in Activity# 3 ?

4. Keeping in mind the list of activities th at I read to you earlier, could you tell me if there are any activities that you wo uld LIKED to have participated in but were not able to do in your city or county? Please rank ONLY THREE ACTIVITIES as 1, 2, 3, in order of importance to

you.

(Rank 1, 2, 3, in the order of Importance) Public Lands Commercial Lands Private Lands Don’t know

(County, State, National Parks, Forest, etc.) (Commercial campgrounds, theme parks, resort golf courses, etc.) (Backyards, family fa rms, private hunting lands, private lands & lakes, etc.)

If you used Public Lands, was it___________?

Federally Managed Lands State Managed Lands Locally Managed Lands

Do you think there is enough access to publicly owned lands in Florida to meet your needs to participate in Activity #2 ?

Yes No I don’t know

If No, ask the following.....Would you like to a dd any additional comments about this issue?

Public Lands Commercial Lands Private Lands Don’t know

(County, State, National Parks, Forest, etc.) (Commercial campgrounds, theme parks, resort golf courses, etc.) (Backyards, family fa rms, private hunting lands, private lands & lakes, etc.)

If you used Public Lands, was it___________?

Federally Managed Lands State Managed Lands Locally Managed Lands

Do you think there is enough access to publicly owned lands in Florida to meet your needs to participate in Activity #3 ?

Yes No I don’t know

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5. Based on those activities that y ou would liked to have participated in, could you tell me if there is a reason why you were not able to participate in your three-ranked activities in your city or within your community?

ACTIVITY #1:

Interview Instruction: If the response is time and/or money limitations, please record this but also probe for at least one additional reason. 6. On a scale of 1 through 5 with 1 being not at all satisfied, and 5 being extremely satisfied, how satisfied were you with th e following items during the last 12 months?

(Circle the number that best represents their level of satisfaction) ACTIVITIES

Saltwater Beach Tent Camping Soccer or Rugby

Freshwater Beach RV/Trailer Camping Outdoor Basketball

Outdoor Swimming Pool Horseback Riding Outdoor Shuffleboard

Saltwater Boat Fishing Hiking Outdoor Tennis

Saltwater-Non Boat Fishing Hunting Outdoor Handball/Racquetball

Freshwater Boat Fishing Canoeing Bicycle Riding (paved roads)

Freshwater-Non Boat Fishing Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites Bicycle Riding (unpaved roads)

Saltwater Boat Ramp Use Golfing Off-road motorized vehicles

Freshwater Boat Ramp Use Baseball or Softball Nature Study (take nature-walk or observe wildlife/birds)

Picnicking Football

Reason:

ACTIVITY #2:

Reason:

ACTIVITY #3:

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7. What would encourage you to participate or to participate more in outdoor recreation activities within your city or community? On a scale of 1 through 5 with, 1 being Strongly Disagree, and 5 being Strongly Agree, please i ndicate one number for each issue that best re flects how you

feel.

(Circle only ONE response per item)

SA=Strongly Agree, AG=Agree, U= Uncertain, DA=Disagree, SD=Str ongly Disagree, NO=No Opinion

8. I’d like to read some reasons why peopl e do not visit parks and public lands in Florida. For each one please tell me if it i s a major reason why you haven’t visited parks and public lands th is year, or a minor reason or not a reas on at all. If you are unsure then please i ndicate accordingly.

Please respond by either saying MAJOR, MINOR

, NOT A REASON or NOT SURE for each of the following reasons. (Circle only ONE response per item). Not at all satisfied Somewhat satisfied Moderately satisfied Very satisfied Extremely satisfied Availability of areas that support the activities that you participated in or wanted to participate in within your city or community? 1 2 3 4 5

If they indicated 1 or 2, ask them to please explain why.......?

The Quality of natural areas that support the activities that you particip ated in or wanted to participate in within your city or community? 1 2 3 4 5

If they indicated 1 or 2, ask them to please explain why.......?

The Quality of facilities that support the activities that you participated in or wanted to participate in within your city or community? 1 2 3 4 5

If they indicated 1 or 2, ask them to please explain why.......?

ISSUES SD DA U AG SA NO

More Outdoor Facilities 1 2 3 4 5 0

More Information about Facilities 1 2 3 4 5 0

Better Repair of Facilities 1 2 3 4 5 0

Better Security 1 2 3 4 5 0

Increased Accessibility to Parks and Public lands 1 2 3 4 5 0

More Organized Activities 1 2 3 4 5 0

Lower fees required to participate 1 2 3 4 5 0

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9. I am going to read you a list of various policy issues not restricted to the State of Florida , please identify whether each issue should be a priority for State and Local policy makers. On a scale of 1 th rough 5 with, 1 being Strongly Di sagree, and 5 being Strongly Agr ee, please indicate one number for each issue that best reflects how you feel.

(Circle only ONE response per item)

SA=Strongly Agree, AG=Agree, U= Uncertain, DA=Disagree, SD=Str ongly Disagree, NO=No Opinion

REASONS MAJOR MINOR NOT A REASON NOT SURE

Don’t have enough time 1 2 3 4

Have no way to get to the public parks 1 2 3 4

Fear of crime 1 2 3 4

Too busy with other activities 1 2 3 4

Poor health 1 2 3 4

Poor weather 1 2 3 4

Don’t have a travel companion 1 2 3 4

Lack of family interests 1 2 3 4

Don’t have the skills to participate 1 2 3 4

Don’t have enough money 1 2 3 4

Don’t have the equipment 1 2 3 4

Parks are too crowded 1 2 3 4

Public Parks are too far away 1 2 3 4

Like to do other things for recreation 1 2 3 4

Companion prefers to do other things 1 2 3 4

Don’t like to do things outdoors 1 2 3 4

Lack of information about the parks or their programs 1 2 3 4

ISSUES SD DA U AG SA NO

Maintain Current Funding Levels for Public Parks 1 2 3 4 5 0

Increase Funding for Public Parks 1 2 3 4 5 0

Acquire More Land for Public Parks 1 2 3 4 5 0

Increase Accessibility to parks and public lands 1 2 3 4 5 0

Increase Accessibility for people with disabilities 1 2 3 4 5 0F - 8 

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The following questions are about your bac kground, which will be used for statistical purposes only. The information that you p rovide will

remain STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

.

That completes our survey. Thank you very much for your assistance! 10. In what year were you born?

11. What do you consider the area around where you live to be?

Farm, ranch, rural area Urban area

Suburban area Metropolitan area

12. Is your residence within 20 miles of the coast? Yes No

13. What was the highest grade or year of school you COMPLETED?

8 years or less (no high school) Some College

9-11 years (some high school) College Degree

High School Degree Graduate/Professional School (e .g. Medical, Law School, etc)

14. What is your Zipcode?

15. What was your household income in the past year?

Less than $10, 000 Between $40, 000 - $59, 999

Between $10, 000 - $19, 999 Between $60, 000 - $79, 999

Between $20, 000 - $39, 999 More than $80, 000

16a. Are you of Spanish or Hispanic origin? Yes No

16b. Do you consider yourself to be?

Caucasian or White Pacific Islander

African American or Black Native American or American Indian

Hispanic or Spanish Multi-racial or Mixed race

Asian Other (please specify)

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Florida Statewide Outdoor Recreation Part icipation Study - Tourist Questionnaire (2001)

County ___________________ State ______________ Month

______________________

The State of Florida is conducting a survey to de termine the kinds of outdoor recreation activities in which people participate and their opinions about out door recreation in Florida. This information is being collected to help plan for the public's u se of recreation facilities. This survey should take about ten minutes to complete. Please read the informed con sent letter before you proceed.

1. During your MOST RECENT TRIP to the State of FLORIDA, you may have participated in various recreation activities. What activities did you participate in during your most recent trip to Florida? (Check all that apply)

Among those activities that you did participate in, which activities did you participate the MOST during your most recent trip to Florida? (Indicate the TOP THREE activities) ACTIVITIES: 1. ____________________________________ (n ame of activity)

2. ____________________________________ (name of activity)

3. _____________________________________ (name of activity) 

# ACTIVITIES

Saltwater Beach Tent Camping Soccer or Rugby

Freshwater Beach RV/Trailer Camping Outdoor Basketball

Outdoor Swimming Pool Horseback Riding Outdoor Shuffleboard

Saltwater Boat Fishing Hiking Outdoor Tennis

Saltwater-Non Boat Fishing Hunting Outdoor Handball/Racquetball

Freshwater Boat Fishing Canoeing Bicycle Riding (paved roads)

Freshwater-Non Boat

Fishing 

### Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites Bicycle Riding (unpaved roads)

Saltwater Boat Ramp Use Golfing Off-road motorized vehicles

Freshwater Boat Ramp Use Baseball or Softball Nature Study (take nature-walk or observe wildlife/birds)

Picnicking FootballF - 10 

### Appendix F Participation Study Methodolog y and Survey Questionnaires

3a. Did you use Public or Private/Commercial lands most frequently to participate in Activity #1?

Public Lands Private/Commercial Lands - Don't know (County, State, National Parks, (Backyards, family farms, theme parks, commercial Forest, etc.) campgrounds, private hunting lands, private lake, etc.) If you used Public Lands, was it ______________ ?

Federally Managed Lands St ate Managed Lands - Locally Managed Lands

Do you think there is enough access to publicly owned la nds in Florida to meet your needs to participate

in Activity #1?

Yes No I don't know

If No, would you like to add any additional comments about this issue?

3b. Did you use Public or Private/Commercial lands most frequently to participate in Activity #2?

Public Lands Private/Commercial Lands - Don't know (County, State, National Parks, (Backyards, family farms, theme parks, commercial Forest, etc.) campgrounds, private hunting lands, private lake, etc.)

If you used Public Lands, was it _____________ ?

Federally Managed Lands St ate Managed Lands - Locally Managed Lands

Do you think there is enough access to publicly owned la nds in Florida to meet your needs to participate

in Activity #2?

Yes No I don't know

If No, would you like to add any additional comments about this issue?

3c. Did you use Public or Private/Commercial lands most frequently to participate in Activity #3?

Public Lands Private/Commercial Lands - Don't know (County, State, National Parks, (Backyards, family farms, theme parks, commercial Forest, etc.) campgrounds, private hunting lands, private lake, etc.)

If you used Public Lands, was it _____________ ?

Federally Managed Lands State Managed Lands - Locally Managed Lands

Do you think there is enough access to publicly owned lands in Florida to meet your needs to participate in Activity #3?

Yes No I don't know

If No, would you like to add any additional comments about this issue?F - 11 

### Appendix F Participation Study Methodolog y and Survey Questionnaires

4. Could you tell me if there are any activities that you would have LIKED to participate in but were not able to do so in the city or community that you visited in Florida? (Rank 1, 2, 3, in order of Preference)

5. Based upon your above choices, could you tell me if there is a reason as to why you were not able to participate in your three-ranked activities in the city or community that you visited in Florida?

Activity #1:

Reason:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________



### Activity #2:

Reason:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________



### Activity #3:

Reason:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________ 

# ACTIVITIES

Saltwater Beach Tent Camping Soccer or Rugby

Freshwater Beach RV/Trailer Camping Outdoor Basketball

Outdoor Swimming Pool Horseback Riding Outdoor Shuffleboard

Saltwater Boat Fishing Hiking Outdoor Tennis

Saltwater-Non Boat Fishing Hunting Outdoor Handball/Racquetball

Freshwater Boat Fishing Canoeing Bicycle Riding (paved roads)

Freshwater-Non Boat

Fishing 

### Visiting Historical

or Archeological Sites Bicycle Riding (unpaved roads)

Saltwater Boat Ramp Use Golfing Off-road motorized vehicles

Freshwater Boat Ramp Use Baseball or Softball Nature Study (take naturewalk or observe wildlife/birds)

Picnicking FootballF - 12 

### Appendix F Participation Study Methodolog y and Survey Questionnaires

6. On a scale of 1 through 5 with 1 being not at a ll satisfied, and 5 being extremely satisfied, how satisfied were you with the following items during your most recent trip to Florida? (Circle only ONE response per item).

Not at all Somewhat Moderately Very Extremely satisfied satisfied satisfied satisfied satisfied Availability of areas that support the activities that you participated in or wanted to participate in the city or 1 2 3 4 5 community that you visited? If you indicated 1 or 2, please explain why ......... ?

The Quality of natural areas that support the activities that you participated in or wanted to 1 2 3 4 5 participate in the city or community that you visited? If you indicated 1 or 2, please explain why ......... ?

the activities that you participated in or wanted to participate in the city or 1 2 3 4 5 community that you visited? If you indicated 1 or 2, please explain why ......... ?

What would encourage you to participate or to participate more in outdoor recreation activities in the city or community that you visited in Florida? On a scale of 1 through 5 where, 1 be ing Strongly Disagree, and 5 being Strongly Agree, please circle one number for each issue that best reflects how you feel. (Circle only ONE response per item).

SA=Strongly Agree, AG=Agree, U=Uncertain , DA=Disagree, SD=Strongly Disagree, NO = 

### No Opinion The Quality of facilities that support

ISSUES SD DA U AG SA NO

More Outdoor Facilities 1 2 3 4 5 0

More Information about Facilities 1 2 3 4 5 0 Better Repair of Facilities 1 2 3 4 5 0 Better Security 1 2 3 4 5 0 Increase Accessibility to parks and public lands 1 2 3 4 5 0 More Organized Activities 1 2 3 4 5 0 Lower fees required to participate 1 2 3 4 5 0 No fees required to participate 1 2 3 4 5 0F - 13 

### Appendix F Participation Study Methodolog y and Survey Questionnaires

9. The following items are various policy issues not restricted to the State of Florida, please identify whether each issue should be a priority for State and Local policy makers. On a scale of 1 through 5 where, 1 being Strongly Disagree, and 5 being Strongly Agree, please circle one number for each issue that best reflects how you feel. (Circle only ONE response per item). SA=Strongly Agree, AG=Agree, U=Uncertain, DA=D isagree, SD=Strongly Di sagree, NO=No Opinion 8. The following are general reasons why people do no t visit parks and public lands or don't visit very often in Florida. For each one please indicate if it is a major reason why you haven't visited parks and public lands in Florida this year, or a minor reason or not a reason at all for you. If you are unsure then please indicate accordingly. (Circle only ONE response per item).

ISSUES SD DA U AG SA NO Maintain Current Funding Levels for Public Parks 1 2 3 4 5 0 Increase Funding for Public Parks 1 2 3 4 5 0 Acquire More Land for Public Parks 1 2 3 4 5 0 Increase Accessibility to parks and public lands 1 2 3 4 5 0 Increase Accessibility fo r people with disabilities 1 2 3 4 5 0 REASONS MAJOR MINOR NOT A

REASON NOT

SURE

Don't have enough time 1 2 3 4 Have no way to get to the public parks 1 2 3 4

Fear of crime 1 2 3 4 Too busy with other activities 1 2 3 4

Poor health 1 2 3 4

Poor weather 1 2 3 4 Don't have a travel companion 1 2 3 4 Lack of family interests 1 2 3 4 Don't have the skills to participate 1 2 3 4 Don't have enough money 1 2 3 4 Don't have the equipment 1 2 3 4

Parks are too crowded 1 2 3 4 Public Parks are too far away 1 2 3 4 Like to do other things for recreation 1 2 3 4 Companion prefers to do other things 1 2 3 4 Don't like to do things outdoors 1 2 3 4 Lack of information about the parks or their programs 1 2 3 4F - 14 

### Appendix F Participation Study Methodolog y and Survey Questionnaires

The following questions are about your background, which will be used for statistical purposes only. The information that you provide will remain STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

In what year were you born?

What do you consider the area around where you live to be?

Farm, ranch, rural area Urban area Suburban area Metropolitan area

Is your residence within 20 miles of the coast?

Yes No

What was the highest grade or year of school you COMPLETED?

8 years or less (no high school)
9-11 years (some high school)
High School Degree

What is your Zip code?

What was your household income in the past year?

Less than $10, 000 Betw een $40, 000 - $59, 999

Between $10, 000 - $19, 999 Between $60, 000 - $79, 999

Between $20, 000 - $39, 999 More than $80, 000

What is your race or ethnic origin?

Caucasian or White Pacific Islander

African American or Black Native American or American Indian Hispanic or Spanish Multi-racial or Mixed race
Asian _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Other (please specify)

17. Gender Male Female

That completes our survey. Thank you very much for your assistance!G - 1 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

November 9, 2006 -Lack of water access -ATV

Guana Tolomato Matanzas -New spor ts – cricket, lacrosse -Paintball

National Estuarine Research Reserve -Multi-use fields -B oat ramp refurbishing

Ponte Vedra, FL -Geo-caching – managing



### Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

January 11, 2007 -Canoe trail and outfitters support -blueways trail programs

DEP Service Center -support for bike trail - pedestrian/bike

issues

Ft. Myers, FL



### Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

February 15, 2007 -Lack of consistent st andards -Additional fundi ng for land purchase

Lakeland, FL -Open space -Additional funding for infr astructure (restrooms)

Lakeland Public Library -Environmental lands -Additional funding for management (including security, i.e. cameras)

Larry R. Jackson Branch -Active/passive par ks -Shortage of recreation opportunities

-Access to lakes/trails -Need all-terrain vehicle parks

-Poor understanding of planni ng process -Equestrian trails

-Rural vs. Urban interface -Boat ramps – land acquisition

-Funding mechanisms -Neighborhood parks - including lighting (active – basketball, etc.)

-Lack of vision/master plan -Semi-primitive camping - water available and

restroom.

-ROS, VAMP, VEMP, LAC, etc.

-Connect corridors through conservation
easements, etc. 

# Public Workshop Information

In 2007, the Division of Recreation and Parks conducted 14 public workshops around the state to gather public input. The following charts identify the time a nd dates of the workshops along with the issues and concerns expressed at each workshop.G - 2 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

March 1, 2007 -Skewed data from atypical year re: 2002 tourism study (UF) -Competing user/uses conflicts

Marion County Public Library -Local actions may impact data in SCORP – Orange County buying $250 million in

land -Should require a percent of acquisition dollars be dedicated to management of lands (i.e. new staff and positions) Ocala, FL

-Potential conflict between locals (residents) and SCORP needs. May not be

the same. -Emphasize replanting native plants when exotics

are removed.

-Evaluate public lands for further mixed use (i.e. equestrian camping)
-Issue pertaining to larger counties vs.
smaller counties in reference to new vs. retrofit (points given to grants) -Public lands evaluation

-Demand exceeds supply

-Assurance for proper representation from non-government agencies re: horseback riding -Strengths: Large properties (national forests, state parks, forests, greenway, WMD, counties); water resources; volunteer organizations (state park cso); recreation opportunities -Connectivity between local jurisdictional boundaries (seamless).

-Enhance communications between all levels of government for regional planning -Water resources

-Volunteer organizations (state park cso)
-Regional issues affecting outdoor recreation. -Recreation opportunities

-Rapid population growth. -Weaknesses

-Land cost and availability. -Lack of joint management
-Unmanaged recreation impacts on resources -Funding

-Multiple managing agencies with overlapping missions. -Lack of youth programs

-Water quality (detoxification) -User com petition (ATV vs. hikers vs. horses, etc.)

-Squatters – long-term winter visito rs -Opportunities – Address weaknesses

-Cultural diversity demands or variety of recreational offerings -Threats – Population growth

-OHV demand vs. offered -Activity vs. Activity usage

-Accessibility – ADA -Cultural usages

-Inholdings – noise/access/trespass -Population

-Local/regional political support -DCA comprehensive plans: guidelines; standardsG - 3 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

April 4, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs

Conference Room -acquisition of lands -l ack of canoeing, biking, & trail opportunities

Holiday Inn Express -water access -lack of public boat ramps

Tampa, FL -ability to partner with other agencies -lack of public community centers

-beach access -no dedicated revenue source to support parks and recreation improvements

-golf courses - Pinellas County -impact fees have not kept pace with the cost of park improvement

-youth Program / senior citizen programs -not enough senior recreation opportunities -in programs such as OGT, Florida Forever , FCT -boating access, water access in Pinellas Co.

-state parks -funding
-small funding projects such as ADA resurfacing -available land in Pinellas Co.

-funding for multi-site rehabilitation -ADA compliance

-resource based recreation -off highway vehicle access and opportunities for young kids and senior citizens

-nature study -skateboard access with challenging levels

-user-based recreation -marina environments/slips

-golfing Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-number and quality of athletic fields (regional strength/Manatee Co) -due to increased cost of construction, grant funding limits should be increased

-partnerships with developers, school board, YMCA, etc. for Youth Sports leagues (regional strength/Manatee Co.) -lack of a coordinated trail connectivity plan

-county property tax millage dedicated to

conservation lands (regional strength/ Manatee Co.) -trail signage

-2.6 miles of maintained saltwater beaches (regional strength/Manatee Co.) -poor communication in available funding programs

-diverse recreational activities: beaches, golf courses, athletic fields, hunting (regional strength/Manatee Co.) -funding

Strengths of state programs, opportunities: -lack of maintenance funds for state parks

-resource-based recreation -FRDAP cap

-historical/archaeological sites -funding for Brownfield clean up

-grant programs -multi-site rehabilitation

-one of the best state park programs -small funding programs for projects such asADA surfacing for playgrounds, renovating facilities for ADA compliance
-availability of park development grants
-excellent campgrounds & water/river

access -land acquisition programs (OGT, FCT)G - 4 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

April 5, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs

Leu Gardens -self management in Seminole Co. -not enough trails and connectivity

Orlando, FL -variety of opportunities -comprehensive plan and zoning inconsistency

-community support -land avail ability (prices from $30k to $70k/acre)

-leveraged dollars -huge increases in impact fees

-skateboard facilities -sustainability/maintenance
-sports facilities for all ages (i.e. pickle ball) -vandalism

-playgrounds -available land

-dog parks -not enough staff

-shared facilities (i.e., dog park/ball field and parks/school grounds) -need equestrian trails

-urban parks -development of parks

-lake access -community support

-diverse customers -land use guidelines

-trails Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-use of facilities by users from outside the

local area -few facilities in central Florida

Strengths of state programs, opportunities: -focus on beaches

-convenience of online services -facilities

-staffing -lack of coverage across the state

-cleanliness of facilities -lack of equestrian camping - horse tourism is very popular -OGT and outreach programG - 5 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

April 18, 2007 Strengths of programs, opportunities: Weaknesses of programs, opportunities:

Miami Shores Community Center -CERP planning process bringing communities together to address regional needs -ADA funding for universal accessibility

Miami Shores, FL -regulations to safeguard existing recreation lands (80% vote of local government is required to sell or transfer recreational lands) -public transportation to parks (ADA compliant vehicles)

-foundations for funding site development -transportation challenges/expense for recreation

programs

-bond program to acquire marinas for public purposes -aging (boomers) population creating need for facilities for comfort (community center, recreation halls, pavilions, etc.)

-local initiatives to provide amenities (trails, docks, piers) to access water for

non-boaters -lack of constant financial support for maintaining parks (chasing bond issues)

-pedestrian-friendly access -grants should require funds for maintenance

-Miami-Dade County initiative to bring governments and communities together to develop open space/recreation plan (50- -lack of development funding once land is acquired

-dog parks

-private sector funds for park -not enough boating access

development -lack of available land/too expensive

-need creative solutions to parking

-DERM/CORPS won't allow construction

-economic as well as recreation issue

-lack of funds to purchase archaeological sites

-potential conflicts between recreation and preservation (archaeological sites for example)

-lack of amenities to facilitate access to water/ canals for non-boating public (piers/platforms, etc.)

-funding for exotics control and eradicationG - 6 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

April 19, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

1:00 p.m. -standards of development -need more operational funds

Elsa R. Kimbell -available resources -accessibility to land and information

and Research Center -affordability -need educational/interpretive signage

Jonathan Dickinson State Park -use r-based programs -perception

Hobe Sound, FL -user driven -need to publicize more -- maps and plans

-local control/flexibility -lack of connectivity -- properties separated by
easements, etc.

-local community support - dog friendly parks/beaches (off-leash)

-coastline parks -programming uncertain (availability of funding)

-relationships with boards, etc. and intergovernmental/interagency agreements -special needs of specif ic user groups (off road bikes, equestrian, etc.)

-connectivity (multi-modal) -lack of public education about programming/ facilities/opportunities

-identification -land ownership
-Northeast Everglades Natural Areas (NENA) program identifying linkages(emphasis on greenways assists in linkages) Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-affordability, free access -cost -- park entrance fees , expensive cabins

-Crime Prevention Through Design (CPTD) standards -educational issues -- bu rning/ burn bans -- need to better educate public regarding benefits and

purposesStrengths of state programs, opportunities: -lack of partnerships

-large areas/sites -fees impede trail systems

-nature-based activities -limited number of access points

-conservation opportunities -lack of grant availability

-Citizen Support Organizations -dependency on federal funding

-insufficient law enforcement staffing

-need to address geocaching

-lack of ATV parks in South Florida

-declining boat ramp facilities -- need to be replaced

-no net loss for hunting

-greenway plans -- lack of ability to connect lands

-freshwater boating access

General Concerns:

-youth violence prevention

-deviant sexual behavior

-homelessness -- homeless populati on in parks drives visitors away
-escalating land acquisition and development cost s restricting purchase and accessibility particularly I coastal communities with boating access demands and beach properties -addressing costs of disaster impacts such as hurricanes, limited f unds to reconstruct, and impacting general public use and accessibility
-one size does not fit all by region; impacts grants ratings

-how to account for seasonal populat ions and their impacts on facilities and space
-State mandates, i.e. "enforce water quality regulations" without funding. Formulas and approaches need to be developed for funding of statewide needs and concerns -purchase of development rights to protect conservation properties. How will these lands be inventoried when they are not "owned"
-tax reduction: potential impacts on acquisi tion and protection of active and passive resourcesG - 7 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date

April 19, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

7:00 p.m. -need improved boating access to public waters (motorized and non-motorized)

Elsa R. Kimbell Strengths of state programs, opportunities: -need for greater cooperation and less competition between cities

Environmental Education -upgrades of existing faci lities -increased demand fo r dog parks not being met

and Research Center -state parks provide outstanding recreation opportunities -operating hours do not match user requirements, need to consider expanded hours (24/7), access permits, self-policing

Jonathan Dickinson State Park -state park cabins are excellent -problems with homeless population

Hobe Sound, FL -educational opportunities at state parks (LIFE program) -lack of formal process to initiate change in operating hours and area access

-good meeting facilities -availability of facilities not well know or advertised

-state parks web pages have good information -need funds for purchasing and/or developing campgrounds -- cooperation between State and local governments

-consider/include all type s of boating activities and access: ramps, sailing, personal water craft,

etc.

Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-need a cultural change in park management'sthinking process (ability to adapt to changing circumstances)

-need to provide information regarding website usage to field staff and encourage park managers to keep webpage current

- push for greater OPS funding to meet staffing

needs

-Reserve America is not a good program

-need more input from FWCC and other land managers to bolster staffing

-operating hours do not match user requirements, need to consider expanded hours (24/7), access permits, self-policing

-lack of formal process to initiate change in operating hours and area access

-RV use fees are too low

-park fee scale should c onsider indexing in line
with inflation

-availability of facilities not well know or advertised

-consider/include all type s of boating activities and access: ramps, sailing, personal water craft,

etc.

General Concerns:

-SCORP plan: table 4 needs modification to include slips, overnight uses and transient use

-SCORP plan: cons ider condensing various sections of the plan.

-SCORP should be more vocal

-lack of campgrounds in southeast Florida

-consider opportunities for non-staffed sites

-need more creative thinking 

### Identified Needs/IssuesG - 8 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

April 25, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

Santa Fe Room -lots of public lands and state parks in the

area -lack of funding for facility staffing, programming and upkeep

Suwannee River Water -good access to public lands w/springs &

rivers -perceived lack of access to public lands i.e. no
vehicle traffic allowed on some WMD lands

Management District HQS -canoe trail developm ent -inadequate signage for recreation lands

Live Oak, FL -REDI waivers have helped small rural

communities qualify for grants to develop and acquire

recreation
land and facilities -need for ATV, equestrian & extreme sports facilities

-fortunate to have lands left to be acquired if the funding is available -visibility of recreation areas needs improvement & better promotion of the area's assets

Strengths of state programs, opportunities: -recreation resources and facilities should receive better appreciation from citizens - cut down on

vandalism and abuse

-Grant programs & technical assistance Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-field staff at state parks and recreation

sites are valuable resources -two-way communications between locals and

state need some improvement

-Lack of state staff to work on historic resources

issues

-need more law enforcement staff at recreation sites to protect historic and natural resources

-there is state funding for acquisition of resources but no funding to maintain and protect lands once acquired

-FRDAP grants give highest priority to saltwater

activities and non-coastal areas like North Central FL communities can't qualify

- grant programs don't give a high enough priority

to nature based activities like hunting and fishing
for areas where those acti vities dominate to qualify for state grants

-state needs to survey equestrian trail users to get a better grasp of the demand within that user

group for equestrian camping & facilities to meet needs

of

both riders and mounts.

-state land managers need to consider science

that refutes the impact of horses in the spread of non-

-state needs to consider economic impact of theequestrian recreationists, both residents and visitors who visit FL state parks, forests and other public lands either for day trips or long staysG - 9 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

April 25, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

Balis Community Center

- enormous demand in some areas for playing fields for l eague sports teams (e.g.soccer, baseball, softball) gets shortchanged because SCORP state-level and broad regional demand assessments upon which many community officials rely in planning recreational facilities do not reflect

needs at the micro level. - boating access points do not have adequate parking

Jacksonville, FL -need more handicap access to parks and handicap specific facilities and programs

Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-need state guidelines for recreational beach driving; why hasn't the state addressed the safety issue of unregulated beach driving?

Strengths of state programs, opportunities:
-Putnam County got funding to build a handicap baseball field & T-Ball facility



### Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

May 17, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

Florida Department of Transportation District 3 Headquarters -need to bring bike trails north of 331 bridge (for recreation and transportation) -do not abandon any waterfront access whether river, lake, bayou, bay or gulf (state or county)

Chipley, FL -Walton County needs more bike trails and

feeder trails -provide onsite parking with restrooms, showers,

etc.

-multi-use parks -identify all existing waterfront access

-beaches -ban jet skis in enclosed waters

-community support for recreation -concern about loss of horse trails or being condensed with ATVs and dirt bikes

-new facilities -get rid of airboats

-available grants -need better trail head parking and access

-full-featured park in Cottondale -- not just nature appreciation, but activities as well -need bridges and equipment

-there is space for park areas in the city of

Marianna -need right-of-way and access

-upcoming Chipola River Greenway project -need more volunteers and publicity

-state parks in area -existing trails not wide enough (12 feet)

-available grants -multi-trail users are too close on bridges

-great improvement in organized use of
recreational facilities -need funding for restroom facilities in areas open for public use.

-funding for land acquisition -need ATV trails in each county

-Chipola River Greenway program shows real promise -need more horse trails with camping facilities

-Florida Caverns State Park is a great

attraction -need more canoe trailsG - 10 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location cont. Identified Needs/Issues cont.

Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

-need more hiking trails

-need more outdoor swimming pools

-need more camping areas

-need more bike trails

-need better communication between agencies

-need more land available and affordable for recreation

-maintenance and staffing

-beach and boater access sites

-more parking

-need more enclosed, secure storage areas

-resources! we have interests in outdoor swimming areas, trails, racquet ball, jogging, fishing and nature study programs, we just need the will and the funds to develop programs and areas

Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-need more areas added to the Greenways and Trails program

-counties not always able to meet the State matching requirements - adjust requirements

-better publicity for existing areas - produce a handbook showing available facilities

-need more horse trail riding areas and facilities in Northwest Florida, including maps, camping, water supply and facilities

- need more parks similar to Blackwater and Coldwater. These areas have well laid out trails, good camping and recreation facilities, but are almost always full.

-lots of land available, but not accessible to public

-more ATV trails

-more beach access sites
-recognition of multi-modal uses/needs

-need closer coordination with the water management districts to develop trails, especially equestrian trials

-availability of potable water for equestrian camping and trail activities

-need to partner with local governments who lackfunding for acquisition, development and promotionG - 11 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

May 17, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

Pensacola Junior College -equestrian groups (unity) -need trails and equestrian center in Barrineau Park (Molino) area

Pensacola, FL -popularity of parks -need to open waterfront in Eglin for horseback, trails and camping

-ability to designate where funds should

go -need to complete Stage III development of equestrian center (trails)

-length of trails / opportunities for trails

users -a lot of horses with no place to ride

-generally, the facilities are good -need to address need for providing water for

horses

-Escambia County Equestrian Center is

available for rodeos and other events -hunting appears to have priority over other uses

-Coldwater facilities are well maintained -local land managers need funding and grants to develop and maintain recreational areas

-beach access in Okaloosa County -local government doesn' t have professional staff

that understand recreational issues and that it is a sustainable industry

-local facilities -la ck of planning for more open spaces

-opportunities to provide more water management district lands available -not enough equestrian, multi-use or hiking trails

-Friends of Florida State Forests accomplishments -lack of outreach to user groups

-University of West Florida multi-use trails -access to Escambia River for recreational use

-large amount of land being c onserved -lack of public pools

-Chumuckla Area (for soccer and horse use) and Milton Recreation Arena -need to allow horses in water bodies

-there is a massive opportunity with the development of property in the north end of Escambia County -need more parking and trailer accessible parking

-lots of Gulf-front beach with easy public

access -trails in Washington County need more potable

water facilities

Strengths of state programs, opportunities: -lack of wagon trail availability

-Fred Gannon State Park - very nice park - gaps in trail sections (hiking, biking, etc.)

-Blackwater State Forest offers a variety

of activities -lack of multiple use and compatible use trails

-good trail system in Blackwater River
State Forest -need long distance trails with camping and infrastructure

- Florida Forever program -need to provide bathrooms along canoe/kayak

trials

-opportunity for input via public meetings/ workshops -need more volunteers

-trails at Coldwater are well maintained (go easy on the rock beds though) -there is a need for youth and clean family activities in Escambia County

-Eglin Air Force Base multi-use trails and

recreation -need off-road/motorbike facilities

-popularity of horse facilities -need to make available recreational opportunities for home schooler's needs

-good rapport with Division of Forestry
staff -lack of any equestrian trails (state or local) in north Escambia County

-knowing we have the ability to designate
funds to our local State facilities -need to improve communication between agencies

-transportation enhancement proj ects -need a pet park for healthy petsG - 12 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location cont. Identified Needs/Issues cont.

Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

-need more boat ramps on West Choctawhatchee Bay

-need more bay-front parks for inlanders

-need more vegetation to stabilize shorelines and absorb boat wake energy

-need to educate users regarding health issues and pollution

-need saltwater access area for pets

Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-Tarkiln Bayou State Park - great opportunity for equestrian use

-need to have equestrian access to Perdido River side of Tarkiln Bayou State Park

-need to increase space accommodations -- bathrooms and showers

-not enough facilities for equestrian use/camping/

trails

-no access to water for horses

-lack of funding and grants to develop and maintain recreational areas

-not enough staff to maintain areas

-need to conduct study to thoroughly investigate
and determine source of fecal contamination in

local waters

-Coldwater has cut back on food plots -- seeing

less wildlife as a result

-hunting should never be allowed where there are

horse trails

-time involved in process and lack of staff/ resources to support recreational trails

-connectivity of public l and to cities/communities

with trails

-need to provide 4-wheeler/off-road activities in
Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties.

-look into possibility of using Perdido Water Land Management Area for horse activities as well as camping

-need to collect data on number of out-of-state horses coming into Florida

-horses can't go where vehicles can on water management lands

-improve methods of gathering data -- state is made up of more than just tourists

-need to update horse ownership information

statewide

-need to be proactive in land acquisition planning

-use requirements are not consistent across user

groupsG - 13 

### Appendix G Public Workshop Information

Date/Location Identified Needs/Issues

June 7, 2007 Strengths of local and regional programs: Weaknesses of local and regional programs:

Dept of Environmental Protection -low er population density in north Florida -threats to local programs: high cost of insurance; risk management limits program types; population growth and change in growth patterns Douglas Building -public ownership of springs - good water quality

Tallahassee, FL -many quality multiple-use trails -connectivity of natural habitats

-karsts resources abundant but fragile -rising cost of real estate

-springs natural res ource feature is unique

and world class -lack of staffing for publicly managed lands

-availability of boating access to public

waters -technology: changing recreation trends

-local governments pr ovide activities that are not provided at state level, i.e. sports -cultural-based heritage tourism as well as archaeological-based

-wide variety of local trails, river access -recreation access requirements differ across individual parks - lack of standardization

Strengths of state programs, opportunities: -access is under priced

-good funding through Florida Forever -ability to purchase land for parks in high-dollarareas of the county. This causes a void in recreation facilities located in high-dollar areas. -more progressive and comprehensive planning than many states

-areas provided for public hunting -la ck of programs provided by local governments

-Florida National Scenic Trail -lack of staffing at public parks

-quality of local state parks, number of parks Weaknesses of state programs, opportunities:

-pristine rivers from Panhandle to Leon County -lack of agency coordination due to complexity of organization -- federal, local and State

-more karsts features than any other region in Florida -lack of volume, multi-use trails

-Big Bend Aquatic Seagrass Preserve -lack of aquatic cave management plans and lack of cave access (diving). Need to measure demand and revenue generation potential. Past SCORP does not reflect growth of cave diving and quality of diver training. -state capital

-major universities

-closest to Floridian aquifer
-organized mechanism for volunteers, like
the "Friends of ..." is useful and should be expanded
-Diving resources in different areas need to be identified clearly consideri ng the fragility of certain caves and diving resources. Access to springs varies and needs to be laid out clearly to define where you can and cannot dive. -the grant programs help develop and acquire a lot of parks that would not be built without help

-many state park and trail facilities (suchas boat ramps on St. Marks trail, are available to all around the clockH - 1 

### Appendix H Assessment and Protection of Wetlands



# Assessment and Protection of Wetlands

The Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 (PL 99-645), requires each state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan to include a component that id entifies wetlands as a priority concern within that state. To fulfill the requirements sections of the 2006-2010 Coastal Zone Management Act 309 Assessment and Strategies and a summary of wetland and other surf ace water regulatory a nd proprietary programs prepared by the Florida Department of En vironmental Protection (DEP) Office of Submerged

Lands and Environmental Resources in 2007 are used . This addendum identifies the wetlands communities that exist in Florida, discusse s major threats to the State's wetlands and describes the wetlands protection and acquisition programs that exist today.



## Extent of Florida’s Wetlands

DEP and the water management districts (WMD) share responsibility for implementing the Wetland Resource and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP ) programs and sovereign submerged lands authorization for dredge, fill and cons truction in wetlands and other surface waters. Since 1984, the department and WMD have been independently tracking total wetland acreages permitted to be eliminated, temporarily disturbed, improved, created and preserve d. The data reported in Table H-1 indicates wetlands gain/loss data as permitted thr ough the department and the five WMD. Data is not tracked by wetland type, therefore, the non-tidal and freshwa ter acreage cannot be reported by type.



## Threats to Florida's Wetlands

Human activity and natural factors are directly res ponsible for the loss and degradation of wetland habitat. In Florida, natural threats such as droughts, hurricanes and natural succession are relatively insignificant when compared to th e losses incurred through human actions such as drainage for agriculture, flood control and filling for development. Given all the bene fits of wetlands, it is important to recognize what kinds of activities threaten these important areas. Th e following information is extracted from the document submitted by the Coastal Management Program of DEP pursuant of Section 309 of the Coastal Management Zone Act, which lists and describes dir ect and indirect threats to Florida’s wetlands. The threats to wetlands discussed by the Coastal Mana gement Program can be considered throughout the

state as a result of Florida’s costal zone that includes all 67 counties and territorial seas.



### Direct and indirect threats to coastal wetlands:

Note: Suppositions noted below on the scope of the thr eat and recent trends are anecdotal and inconclusive. Sufficient data does not exist to address the scope of the threat or recent trends for the threats identified. Impediments may not be noted in cases where none were identified by agency partners. There is no statewide wetlands data available; data referred to is that deri ved from the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). The NWI data cannot be compared to state permitting data as the delineation methodologies differ and the NWI data is fragmented and outdated. Therefore, an overlying impediment to addressing

all the threats is the lack of accura te, up-to-date, comprehensive data.



### Threat of Development/Fill: Filling wetlands results in the loss of habitat, marine productivity and areas for water storage and groundwater recharge; fl ooding; increased stormwater runoff and pollution; and fragmentation of wildlife corridors.H - 2 

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Wetlands Type Extent (Acres)

Tidal No accurate data statewide 76,020 for NWFWMD 1 55,000 for

IRL-NEP 2

Non-tidal/Freshwater No accurate data statewide 2,176,312 for NWFWMD 1

Publicly acquired Wetlands 5,646,890 acres 3

Preserved Wetlands 111,625.33

Created Wetlands 17,064.61 4

Improved Wetlands 5 42,652.23 4

Temporarily Disturbed Wetlands 8,868.4 4

Permanently Destroyed Wetlands 27,329.91 4

Mitigation Bank Credits Used 6,954.66

Notes: 1 Northwest Florida Water Management District reporting acreage based on DEP Land Cover GIS layers (1994 aerials) and NWI information (1971-1992 aerials). Limitations of inform ation noted below in Resource Characterization item 2. 2 Of the 55,000 acres of coastal (tidal) wetland in the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program system, over 40,000 acres were impounded for mosquito control with over 29,350 acres of those impoundments now reconnected via culverts, breached, or restored by all parties. In addition, 2,000 acres of wetlands we re severely impacted by dragli ne ditching, also for mosquito

control. Just over 80 acres of these wetla nds have been rehabilitated, thereby re turning approximately 35 acres to wetland

elevations. 3 The Florida Natural Areas Inventory reported that a total of 5,646,890 acres of functional wetlands are protected on conserva

tion lands to date. Of that acreage, 497,890 were added since 2001. Note that conservation lands include conservation easements as well as publicly owned lands . “Functional wetlands” is defined on th e inventory’s website (www.fnai.org). 4 Numbers only reflect the acreages as they were permitted, by DEP and all five WMDs, and do not reflect what was actually constructed, or the degree to which such creation, restorati on, and enhancement was successful . Approximately one year ago, DEP updated its permit application tracking da tabase (ERPce) to allow staff, for the fi rst time, to keep track of such numbers. Due to resource limitations however, DEP staff are not able to perform compliance inspections of all sites to determine if mitigation projects are meeting all success criteria. 5 Over the last five years DEP’s Bureau of Invasive Plant Management has had success controlling hydrilla in 120,000 acres of waterways, and controlling plant invaders on more than 250,000 acres of wetland and upland forest. This acreage is not reflected in the "improved" wetland acreage.

Source: 2006-2010 Coastal Zone Management Act 309 Assessment and Strategies. 

### Table H-1: Extent of Wetlands in FloridaH - 3 

### Appendix H Assessment and Protection of Wetlands

Impediments: Staff has limited tools to rapidly assess functional losses and cumulative impacts. The environmental resource program has limited engineering staff to assess flooding potential associated with individual single family residential construction.



### Threat of Alteration of Hydrology: Alteration of hydrology can result in loss of wetland functions, conversion from a wetland to uplan d or conversion from one wetland type to another wetland or surface water type. Disturbances to the timing of water de livery can also adversely affect wetland functions. However, some hydrologic alterations are positive, in that they can also improve natural conditions. 

### Impediments: Same as those specifically noted above in development/fill threat



### .

Threat of Erosion: Erosion causes sedimentation leading to loss of wetland functions by smothering of habitat, food resources and breeding areas. Reduced productivity may result over time if community types change and water clarity is reduced. 

### Impediments: Erosion in itself is not specifically regulated and is only mediated through properly functioning stormwater controls.



### Threat of Pollution: Pollution impacts are far-ranging, depending on the type, nature and quantity of the pollutant involved. Impacts can include chronic and acute toxicity of marine resources, loss of habitat and changes to reproductive capability. 

### Impediments: The complexity of controlling non-point source pollution.



### Threat of Channelization: Channelization most typically results in draining of wetlands and direct loss

of resources. 

### Impediments: None identified.



### Threat of Nuisance or Exotic Species: Nuisance or exotic species primarily affecting Florida wetlands are Brazilian pepper, Australia n pine, melaleuca trees and Chinese tallow. Proliferation of those species typically results from hydrologic alteration. Wetland impacts may be authorized to address the presence of exotic species or the removal of exotic speci es, which activities may in turn be used to offset Threat Significance Development/fill High

Alteration of hydrology Medium

Erosion Low

Pollution Low

Channelization Low

Nuisance or exotic species High

Freshwater input Medium

Sea level rise Medium

Other Medium 

### H-2: SIGNIFICANCE OF THREATS TO FLORIDA’S

WETLANDSH - 4 

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other wetland impacts. DEP’s Bureau of Invasive Plant Management and the WMD administer programs for the control of exotics in waters used for navigation and recreation. 

### Impediments: The scale and complexity of the threat and th e limited resources available to confront it.



### Threat of Freshwater Input: Freshwater input is essential in estuaries and freshwater wetlands. Adverse effects result when the amount, timing, or quality of freshwater input is changed. Effects vary depending on the change, including a lteration of vegetative composition, death and changes to animal communities and decline in water quality. This is most notable when “slugs” of freshwater are discharged to estuaries at inappropriate times and volumes. 

### Impediments: Balancing the need for flood control while maintaining natural hydrology.



### Threat of Sea Level Rise: Sea level rise affects change in co mmunity composition, such as conversion

of freshwater marshes to saltwater marshes and for ested systems (mangroves) and contributes to accelerated erosion. 

### Impediments: None identified.



## State Regulatory Efforts

Florida implements an independent state permit program that operates in addition to the federal dredge and fill permit program. The state regulatory permit program is implemented differently, depending on the location of the activity. As described below, th is includes a statewide regulatory environmental resource and wetland resource permit under part IV of chap ter 373 of the Florida Statutes. It also includes a mangrove trimming and alteration program under chapter 403 of the Florida Statutes. These are further

described as follows:

• 

### In peninsular Florida (encompassing the geographic territory of four WMDs, beginning south and east of mid-Jefferson County): An environmental resource permit (ERP) program regulates virtually all alterations to the landscape, including all tid al and freshwater wetlands and other surface waters (including isolated wetlands) and uplands. The ERP addresses dredgi ng and filling in wetlands and other surface waters, as well as stormwater runoff quality (i.e. stormwater treatment) and quantity (i.e. stormwater attenuation and flooding of othe r properties) including that resulting from alterations of uplands. This program regulates everythi ng from construction of single-family residences in wetlands, convenience stores in the uplands, dredgi ng and filling for any purpose in wetlands and other surface waters (including maintenance dredging) , construction of roads located in uplands and wetlands, and agricultural alterations that impede or divert the flow of surface waters. Issuance of the ERP also constitutes a water quality certificati on or waiver thereto under section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341. In addition, issu ance of an ERP in coastal counties constitutes a finding of consistency under Florida Coastal Z one Management Program under Section 307 (Coastal Zone Management Act). The ERP program is implemented jointly by DEP and the four WMDs, in accordance with an operating agreem ent that identifies the respective division of responsibilities.

• 

### In the panhandle (encompassing the geographic territory of the Northwest Florida WMD (NWFWMD), west of and including mid-Jeffers on County): A wetland resource permit (WRP) program under Chapter 62-346, F.A.C. is authorized under Section 373.4145(1)(a), F.S., to provide theauthority for the department and NWFWMD to regulate stormwater management systems. The remaining components of the comprehensive Nort hwest ERP program, including isolated wetlands, are scheduled for completion in 2008. Until the rul es authorized under Section 373.4145(1)(b), F.S., become effective, the WRP program remains in e ffect. This program regulates dredging and fillingH - 5 

### Appendix H Assessment and Protection of Wetlands

in all tidal and freshwater wetlands and other surf ace waters that are connected (by one or more natural or artificial waters) to ot her bays, bayous, streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries or the Gulf of Mexico. It does not regulate dredging or filling in isolated wetlands. Issuance of a wetland resource permit also constitutes a water quality certification or waiver thereto under section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341, and a finding of co nsistency under the Florida Coastal Zone Management Act under Section 307. This progr am is implemented solely by DEP.

• 

### An agricultural and dam safety program implemen ted by the NWFWMD under chapter 40A-4 of the Florida Administrative Code. This includes regulati ng the management, storage and drainage of surface waters associated with agricultural and forest ry projects. This program has jurisdiction over impacts to isolated wetlands in agricultural lands , and issuance of this permit constitutes water quality certification under section 401 of the Clean wa ter Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341. The dam safety program regulates the construction, alteration or abandonment of dams or levees utilized in non-agricultural settings.

• 

### The trimming or alteration of mangroves (a tropical tree species growing in the estuaries of middle and south Florida, including the red mangrove Rhizophora mangle; black mangrove Avicennia germinans; and white mangrove Laguncularia racemosa ) is regulated in accordance with the Mangrove Protection Act of 1996 (sections 403.9321-403.9334, F.S.). Levels of regulation include exemptions, general permits and individual pe rmits, depending on the number and extent of trimming or alteration

.

• 

### In addition to the above regulatory permit programs, activities that are located on submerged lands that are owned by the State of Florida (otherwise called sovereign submerged lands) also require a proprietary authorization for such use under Chapter 253 of the Florida Statutes. Such lands generally extend waterward from the mean high water line (of tidal waters) or the ordinary high water line (of fresh waters) both inland and out to the state’s territorial limit (approximately three miles into the Atlantic Ocean, and ten miles in the Gulf of Mexico ). If such lands are located within certain designated aquatic preserves, the authorization also mu st meet the requirements of Chapter 258 of the

Florida Statutes. Such authorization considers issu es such as riparian rights, impacts to submerged land resources and preemption of other uses of the wa ter by the public. Authorizations typically are in the form of consents of use, easements and leases. This program is implemented jointly by DEP

and four of the state’s five WMD in accordance with the same operating agreement that governs the ERP program. The program is structured such that applicants who do not qualify at the time of the permit application for both the regulatory permit and the proprie tary authorization cannot receive either permit or authorization.



## Federal Regulatory Efforts

• 

### As described, issuance of a state environmental resource or wetland resource permit also constitutes a state water quality certification or waiver ther eto under section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341, and, in coastal counties, a finding ofconsistency under Florida Coastal Zone Management Program under Section 307 (Coastal Zone Management Act). When a corresponding federal dredge and fill permit is required, it is issued i ndependently from the state permit by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) after issuance or wa iver of the state water quality certification and applicable coastal zone consistency concurrence.

• 

### In addition to the state regulatory programs, Florida has statewide authorization to implement the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program for stormwater. Areas of regulation include municipal separate st orm sewer systems, certain industrial activities and construction activities. The municipal program ha s jurisdiction over large and medium municipalities. The industrial program covers selected indus tries and are identified by Standard IndustrialH - 6 

### Appendix H Assessment and Protection of Wetlands

Code. New construction may also require a stormwater permit if the clearing, grading, or excavation

work disturbs five or more acres of land and dischar ges to either a surface water of the state or to a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. NPD ES stormwater permit needed is called the Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Constructi on Activities that Disturb Five or More Acres of

Land . Copies of the permit, application forms, guida nce materials and other information about the permit and NPDES stormwater program can be downloaded from the following website: http:// www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/.

• 

### State Programmatic General Permit - USACE has dele gated to DEP the ability to issue the federal dredge and fill permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for certain activities that qualify for an ERP or wetland resource permit or exemption.



## Innovative Features and New Programs/Initiatives:

• 

### The comprehensive nature of the state program is broader than the federal program in that it also regulates alterations of uplands that may affect surface water flows, including addressing issues of flooding and stormwater treatment;

• 

### The state program is in addition to , not in place of or superseded by the federal dredge and fill permit programs. There are no thresholds wherein some activities are reviewed by the state and others by the federal government. In essence applicants must get all applicable permits and authorizations

from both the state and the federal government before beginning work;

• 

### The division of responsibilities is be tween DEP and WMD (who have regional ad valorem taxing authority);

• 

### A wetland delineation methodology ratified under state la w that is binding on all state, regional and local governments throughout Florida. This methodology is specific to Florida, and differs from the federal wetland delineation methodology;

• 

### A statewide mitigation banking program implemented by the department and three of the state’s five
WMDs;

• 

### ERP permits that are valid for the life of the system (includes all structures and works authorized for construction or land alteration). Th e ERP permit does not automatically expire after the construction phase (typically a five-year period), and continues to cover operation (use of) of the system.

• 

### A joint permit application form, wherein applican ts for a federal dredge and fill permit apply directly to either DEP or the applicable WMD using the same form that is used for the state ERP or wetland resource permit. The department and the WMDs then forward the application to the USACE for concurrent federal permit processing (whi ch can only be issued after issuance of the applicable state permit that grants or waives water quality certification);

• 

### A program that regulates the trimming or alteration of mangroves;

• 

### The issuance of a State Programmatic General Pe rmit from USACE to DEP that provides certain activities (such as docks, seawalls, dredging and activi ties that qualify for state exemptions or general permits) that qualify under the state regulator y program also will receive the associated federal dredge and fill permit; and

• 

### A limited delegation of the ERP program from DEP and the South Florida WMD to Broward County.H - 7 

### Appendix H Assessment and Protection of Wetlands



## Restoration

Program Description

Florida’s legislature established the Florida Forever program in 1998 to enhance land acquisition and restoration efforts. This program is scheduled to raise $300 million each year during the decade beginning in Fiscal Year 2000-01. Nearly a quarter of these funds may be used for facilities development,ecological or hydrological restoration, or other capital improvements to public lands. Most of the ecological and hydrological restoration funds will funne l through the state’s five WMDs, which may spend collectively up to $52.5 million annually from Florida Forever funds for these purposes. Each district has its own governing board and operation rules a nd policies, but DEP provides oversight and approves

all Florida Forever expenditures. In addition to these funds , approximately $10.5 million may be available for capital improvements to the department ac quired properties through the Acquisition and Restoration Council, a nine-member board composed of five state agency heads and four governor appointees. The Council has not yet fully developed procedur es for awarding these funds. However, both WMD and the Council’s capital improvement projects must meet goals and measures establis hed in legislation [s. 259.105(4), F.S.].

The state also has a very active invasive plant management program that is critical to its restoration programs. Nearly $34.8 million was appropriated for th is effort in Fiscal Year 2000-01. The amount available for invasive plant management is increased subs tantially through partnerships with other state agencies, WMDs and local and federal governments su ch that $29,725,376 (includes both uplands and aquatic plant control) will be e xpended in 2007. These funds are allocated based on a priority schedule developed by regional working groups in concert w ith DEP’s Bureau of Invasive Plant Management.

President George W. Bush and Governor Jeb Bush en tered into an historic pact between the state and federal government that keeps Everglades restoratio n on track and ensures long-term protection for the “River of Grass”. The agreement, signed nearly one year ahead of schedule, requires Florida to reserve water specifically for environmental purposes in order to receive federal funding for the $7.8 billion restoration project. The agreement protects 68 endangered and threatened species as well as the natural resources of the Everglades National Park, Loxahatch ee National Wildlife Refuge, the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Water Conservation Areas. Everglades restoration is designed to recapture over 1.5 billion gallons of water daily that is currently diverted to the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The majority of water will be used to protect South Florida’s system, while providing for other water-related needs of the region, including water supply and flood control.

Federal Conservation Reserve, Conservation Reserve Enhancement and Wetland Reserve grants have been awarded to the department and the WMDs to assist in funding wetland restoration projects.



### Restoration Program Goals

The Florida Forever program [s. 259.105, F.S.] includes the following goals and measures concerning

wetlands:



### • Protect, restore and maintain the quality and natura l functions of land, water and wetland systems of the state, as measured by:

• 

### The number of acres of publicly-owned land identified as needing restoration, acres undergoing restoration and acres with restoration activities completed;

• 

### The percentage of water segments that fully meet, partially meet, or do not meet their designated uses as reported in DEP's State Water Quality Assessment 305(b) Report;H - 8 

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• 

### The percentage completion of targeted capital improvements in surface water improvement and management plans created under s. 373.4 53(2), F.S., regional or master stormwater management system plans, or other adopted restoration plans;

• 

### The percentage of miles of critically eroding beaches contiguous with public lands that are restored or protected from further erosion;

• 

### The percentage of public lakes and rivers in which invasive, non-native aquatic plants are under maintenance control; or

• 

### The number of acres of public conservation lands in which upland invasive, exotic plants

are under maintenance control.

The Legislature has also established performance me asures for DEP invasive plant management program services:

• 

### The percent of Florida’s public waters where c ontrol of hydrilla, water hyacinth and water lettuce has been achieved and sustained;

• 

### The number of new acres of public land where inv asive, exotic, upland plants are controlled and maintained;

• 

### The number of acres of public water bodies treated;

• 

### The number of acres surveyed.I - 1 

### Appendix I Trail Opportunity Maps



# Florida Recreational Tr ail Opportunities Maps

The Florida Department of Environmental Protecti on’s Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) is the lead state agency for developing and implementing a statewide system for greenways and trails, and serves as administrator of the Florida Greenways C oordinating Council. OGT contracts with the University of Florida GeoPlan Center to identify the best opportunities to protect eco logical connectivity statewide and produce a series of trail networks. Working together with agencies, organization and citizens, OGT and GeoPlan produced a series of trail maps which collectively serve as a guide for a comprehensive connected statewide system of greenways and trails.

Several trail option maps were deve loped as part of a five-year implementation plan for state greenways and trails, which in 2004 were reduced to multi-use, paddling and hiking trails and are referred to as the Recreational Trail Opportunity Maps. The hiking tr ail network is the congressionally designated Florida National Scenic Trail and did not go through the prioritization process, but the other maps are result of statewide consensus and technical input from several sources on what the trail needs are throughout the

state.

Because eligibility for OGT’s acquisition program is c ontingent upon a project being included within the trail opportunity maps it is critical that the updated maps reflect current statewide trail planning. OGT and GeoPlan produced an ecological connectivity op portunities map which is based on prioritized critical ecological linkages. The critical linkages map ser ves as the “road map” to guide OGT’s efforts for acquiring land to protect hubs and areas threatened by development.

Updates to the Trail Opportunity Maps take place ever y four to five years and OGT is currently updating and prioritizing the opportunity maps through a seri es of public workshops as well as providing opportunities via website for community participation in the process. This website is being used to update the multi-use trail and paddling trail opportunity maps, and to collect public comment about the maps. The hiking map will be updated by c onforming it to the planning corridor for the congressionally designated

Florida National Scenic Trail.I - 2 

### Appendix I Trail Opportunity Maps

Source: University of Florida Geo Plan CenterI - 3 

### Appendix I Trail Opportunity Maps

Source: Florida Trail Association, Inc.I - 4 

### Appendix I Trail Opportunity Maps

Source: Florida Trail Association, Inc.J - 1Appendix JStatewide and Regional Participation ProjectionsResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 958,527 1,042,429 1,533,944Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 362,324 392,283 710,449Canoeing/Kayaking 296,033 319,825 302,639Freshwater Beach Activities 1,121,234 1,222,615 1,211,301Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 251,697 270,863 708,023Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 244,378 263,031 585,273Hiking 792,214 862,937 1,113,855Horseback Riding 203,330 220,622 382,805Hunting 131,735 140,972 240,051Nature Study 2,632,159 2,877,419 2,879,342Off Highway Vehicle Riding 234,620 252,589 540,413Picnicking 2,152,205 2,348,637 2,042,522RV/Trailer Camping 476,241 520,256 718,473Saltwater Beach Activities 8,621,023 9,442,505 5,842,023Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 320,852 347,902 485,252Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 819,473 893,625 758,183Tent Camping 352,566 381,840 460,247Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 2,958,315 3,232,514 4,639,678User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 490,029 531,977 718,174Football 291,578 316,575 355,075Golf 1,105,006 1,208,284 1,181,594Outdoor Basketball 306,215 332,239 395,083Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 39,033 41,770 180,187Outdoor Shuffleboard 294,866 323,129 217,919Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 6,326,369 6,929,292 4,675,134Outdoor Tennis 328,595 357,706 272,632Soccer/Rugby 97,581 104,424 230,049West FloridaProjected ParticipantsResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 235,036 251,772 267,880Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 145,895 155,969 165,504Canoeing/Kayaking 139,452 150,442 161,556Freshwater Beach Activities 261,451 281,078 300,480Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 215,621 231,190 246,283Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 178,752 190,801 202,053Hiking 194,712 209,024 223,024Horseback Riding 77,194 83,138 89,085Hunting 109,025 115,580 121,275Nature Study 849,864 925,719 1,006,492Off Highway Vehicle Riding 116,493 123,496 129,581Picnicking 555,847 600,993 647,261RV/Trailer Camping 58,246 61,748 64,791Saltwater Beach Activities 1,470,110 1,602,801 1,744,694Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 152,894 164,692 176,508Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 320,811 349,221 379,382Tent Camping 88,116 93,414 98,017Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 704,818 764,132 825,841User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 101,558 107,663 112,968Football 59,740 63,331 66,452Golf 55,259 58,581 61,468Outdoor Basketball 107,064 114,803 122,311Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 22,402 23,749 24,920Outdoor Shuffleboard 7,467 7,916 8,307Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 811,502 883,746 960,601Outdoor Tennis 44,805 47,498 49,839Soccer/Rugby 63,752 68,888 74,133ApalacheeProjected ParticipantsJ - 2Appendix JStatewide and Regional Participation ProjectionsResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 220,731 236,299 250,499Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 122,167 130,080 136,822Canoeing/Kayaking 78,817 83,923 88,272Freshwater Beach Activities 166,830 177,637 186,843Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 157,635 167,846 176,545Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 119,540 127,283 133,880Hiking 173,441 185,945 197,536Horseback Riding 65,681 69,936 73,560Hunting 98,522 104,904 110,341Nature Study 310,185 335,356 360,550Off Highway Vehicle Riding 147,168 157,971 168,111Picnicking 500,788 542,115 583,884RV/Trailer Camping 212,977 231,852 251,680Saltwater Beach Activities 513,925 556,102 598,596Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 116,913 124,486 130,938Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 122,210 131,395 140,159Tent Camping 128,778 138,389 147,515Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 383,748 413,684 442,937User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 161,618 173,357 184,295Football 131,405 141,186 150,457Golf 147,211 159,286 171,448Outdoor Basketball 91,954 97,910 102,985Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 27,586 29,373 30,895Outdoor Shuffleboard 47,333 51,669 56,300Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 492,907 533,723 575,056Outdoor Tennis 36,781 39,164 41,194Soccer/Rugby 28,900 30,772 32,367Projected ParticipantsNorth Central FloridaResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 1,277,763 1,406,074 1,533,944Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 592,219 652,307 710,449Canoeing/Kayaking 252,375 278,130 302,639Freshwater Beach Activities 1,008,696 1,109,536 1,211,301Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 590,052 649,708 708,023Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 488,059 537,851 585,273Hiking 927,246 1,019,497 1,113,855Horseback Riding 318,979 351,167 382,805Hunting 200,296 220,901 240,051Nature Study 2,395,349 2,631,304 2,879,342Off Highway Vehicle Riding 450,343 495,835 540,413Picnicking 1,700,258 1,869,312 2,042,522RV/Trailer Camping 597,915 657,123 718,473Saltwater Beach Activities 4,858,663 5,335,262 5,842,023Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 404,603 445,808 485,252Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 631,619 695,132 758,183Tent Camping 383,739 422,798 460,247Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 3,859,440 4,239,105 4,639,678User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 598,237 658,316 718,174Football 296,270 326,750 355,075Golf 983,337 1,080,731 1,181,594Outdoor Basketball 329,653 363,567 395,083Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 150,061 165,080 180,187Outdoor Shuffleboard 181,115 198,701 217,919Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 3,888,166 4,269,531 4,675,134Outdoor Tennis 227,338 250,517 272,632Soccer/Rugby 191,950 211,697 230,049Northeast FloridaProjected ParticipantsJ - 3Appendix JStatewide and Regional Participation ProjectionsResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 445,986 496,879 546,264Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 226,102 252,268 277,398Canoeing/Kayaking 161,282 179,555 197,381Freshwater Beach Activities 556,467 616,722 677,513Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 223,509 249,359 274,197Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 180,464 201,755 221,916Hiking 271,740 302,781 332,879Horseback Riding 80,377 90,163 99,220Hunting 111,491 125,065 137,628Nature Study 736,954 815,094 895,181Off Highway Vehicle Riding 106,305 119,248 131,227Picnicking 769,100 851,836 935,719RV/Trailer Camping 223,004 246,748 271,008Saltwater Beach Activities 1,224,975 1,354,355 1,487,347Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 223,509 249,359 274,197Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 188,243 210,480 231,518Tent Camping 108,898 122,157 134,427Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 983,293 1,088,019 1,194,994User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 154,536 172,670 189,909Football 72,599 81,438 89,618Golf 391,032 433,189 475,861Outdoor Basketball 108,898 122,157 134,427Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 33,707 37,810 41,608Outdoor Shuffleboard 104,240 115,569 126,967Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 1,387,312 1,532,368 1,682,610Outdoor Tennis 84,530 94,140 103,492Soccer/Rugby 41,485 46,536 51,210WithlacoocheeProjected ParticipantsResource-Based 2010 20152020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 2,941,858 3,242,540 3,541,752Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 971,653 1,072,761 1,169,994Canoeing/Kayaking 686,245 757,116 826,265Freshwater Beach Activities 2,671,468 2,938,243 3,215,511Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 944,424 1,041,732 1,137,097Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 959,726 1,058,883 1,155,551Hiking 1,890,323 2,080,748 2,275,475Horseback Riding 421,223 464,017 507,088Hunting 280,276 309,283 337,470Nature Study 5,302,022 5,828,492 6,381,435Off Highway Vehicle Riding 652,267 719,539 785,345Picnicking 3,727,993 4,103,495 4,487,564RV/Trailer Camping 1,018,985 1,120,532 1,226,477Saltwater Beach Activities 9,939,754 10,921,632 11,962,762Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 796,635 878,515 959,134Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 1,107,467 1,221,133 1,333,352Tent Camping 796,682 879,482 959,295Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 5,833,682 6,414,875 7,021,554User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 1,044,645 1,152,342 1,257,771Football 512,985 565,958 617,652Golf 2,314,778 2,545,138 2,786,091Outdoor Basketball 1,027,633 1,133,070 1,237,230Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 275,192 303,888 331,373Outdoor Shuffleboard 723,454 795,065 870,714Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 15,694,510 17,234,121 18,887,544Outdoor Tennis 891,677 981,795 1,073,389Soccer/Rugby 348,231 384,436 419,311East Central FloridaProjected ParticipantsJ - 4Appendix JStatewide and Regional Participation ProjectionsResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 623,532 681,472 740,225Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 175,133 190,935 206,019Canoeing/Kayaking 103,471 112,962 122,339Freshwater Beach Activities 296,520 323,391 349,278Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 236,046 257,213 277,147Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 221,714 241,618 260,411Hiking 245,917 268,710 291,705Horseback Riding 68,079 74,075 79,496Hunting 117,804 128,557 139,075Nature Study 711,792 778,640 847,834Off Highway Vehicle Riding 139,302 151,949 164,179Picnicking 651,757 712,562 774,700RV/Trailer Camping 288,036 315,295 343,920Saltwater Beach Activities 907,985 992,868 1,079,961Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 103,910 113,061 121,336Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 139,741 152,048 163,176Tent Camping 103,910 113,061 121,336Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 701,482 767,044 834,279User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 306,391 334,888 363,837Football 125,409 136,453 146,440Golf 473,041 517,728 564,497Outdoor Basketball 128,992 140,352 150,624Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 28,665 31,189 33,472Outdoor Shuffleboard 177,838 194,635 212,209Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 1,294,153 1,416,829 1,546,048Outdoor Tennis 110,637 120,759 130,707Soccer/Rugby 35,831 38,987 41,840Projected ParticipantsCentral FloridaResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 2,361,614 2,554,585 2,748,758Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 763,639 822,789 880,435Canoeing/Kayaking 627,472 676,128 723,577Freshwater Beach Activities 1,480,580 1,605,996 1,734,752Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 491,305 529,466 566,719Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 678,260 731,299 783,293Hiking 1,480,580 1,605,996 1,734,752Horseback Riding 272,333 293,324 313,716Hunting 234,791 251,599 267,142Nature Study 4,080,780 4,446,125 4,832,151Off Highway Vehicle Riding 461,862 497,167 531,289Picnicking 3,407,962 3,700,491 4,002,954RV/Trailer Camping 505,310 549,701 596,160Saltwater Beach Activities 8,072,173 8,806,921 9,589,612Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 672,734 723,883 773,147Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 1,049,977 1,136,349 1,223,592Tent Camping 402,974 432,570 460,428Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 3,908,505 4,249,566 4,605,266User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 1,491,253 1,617,432 1,746,895Football 723,902 782,449 841,012Golf 1,756,246 1,908,119 2,065,767Outdoor Basketball 688,933 742,735 795,436Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 160,085 171,545 182,142Outdoor Shuffleboard 556,477 608,267 664,025Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 7,015,153 7,649,579 8,323,274Outdoor Tennis 657,295 711,821 767,157Soccer/Rugby 245,463 263,036 279,285Tampa BayProjected ParticipantsJ - 5Appendix JStatewide and Regional Participation ProjectionsResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 2,016,688 2,235,936 2,459,882Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 381,536 425,698 469,136Canoeing/Kayaking 231,647 259,346 286,072Freshwater Beach Activities 678,620 753,655 829,515Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 297,877 332,273 366,154Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 366,801 409,948 451,983Hiking 760,536 842,548 926,736Horseback Riding 101,088 113,923 125,883Hunting 119,468 134,636 148,771Nature Study 3,042,772 3,353,788 3,683,791Off Highway Vehicle Riding 249,077 279,844 308,973Picnicking 1,922,095 2,127,622 2,339,694RV/Trailer Camping 295,183 327,526 360,405Saltwater Beach Activities 6,251,275 6,885,792 7,561,998Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 428,436 477,697 526,342Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 781,610 868,009 955,372Tent Camping 156,228 176,063 194,547Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 2,566,014 2,836,181 3,117,619User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 661,191 733,157 806,614Football 170,012 191,597 211,713Golf 1,726,414 1,905,386 2,093,623Outdoor Basketball 249,077 279,844 308,973Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 102,989 114,354 125,857Outdoor Shuffleboard 557,408 614,487 674,982Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 5,632,074 6,207,658 6,818,445Outdoor Tennis 554,557 613,841 675,022Soccer/Rugby 125,014 140,030 154,480Projected ParticipantsSouthwest FloridaResource-Based 2010 2015 2020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 1,825,358 2,000,380 2,177,696Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 363,105 397,632 430,431Canoeing/Kayaking 257,554 281,965 304,551Freshwater Beach Activities 691,411 757,726 825,065Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 268,216 293,750 318,229Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 268,216 293,750 318,229Hiking 687,526 753,362 819,401Horseback Riding 234,328 256,649 278,156Hunting 94,888 103,882 112,203Nature Study 2,997,242 3,286,243 3,591,238Off Highway Vehicle Riding 189,777 207,764 224,406Picnicking 1,477,710 1,619,334 1,762,332RV/Trailer Camping 247,883 271,490 294,185Saltwater Beach Activities 5,678,822 6,226,794 6,808,145Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 483,203 529,448 575,654Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 625,535 685,271 743,958Tent Camping 210,110 230,024 248,449Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 2,345,424 2,570,856 2,803,360User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 606,193 664,320 723,227Football 182,999 200,344 216,391Golf 2,113,079 2,316,825 2,531,829Outdoor Basketball 366,989 401,997 436,095Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 74,555 81,622 88,159Outdoor Shuffleboard 242,097 265,379 289,483Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 5,566,494 6,103,707 6,674,250Outdoor Tennis 726,291 796,136 868,450Soccer/Rugby 169,443 185,504 200,362Projected ParticipantsTreasure CoastJ - 6Appendix JStatewide and Regional Participation ProjectionsResource-Based 2010 20152020Bicycle Riding-Paved Trails 3,345,259 3,563,241 3,777,780Bicycle Riding-Unpaved Trails 1,178,473 1,247,279 1,312,253Canoeing/Kayaking 957,693 1,022,366 1,086,798Freshwater Beach Activities 1,664,404 1,793,963 1,928,731Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 307,636 326,555 344,786Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 463,641 493,140 521,928Hiking 1,586,297 1,705,555 1,828,394Horseback Riding 281,600 297,085 311,340Hunting 238,277 251,380 263,442Nature Study 5,548,502 6,003,747 6,484,015Off Highway Vehicle Riding 710,667 757,753 804,363Picnicking 4,186,941 4,509,261 4,843,507RV/Trailer Camping 541,749 581,548 622,265Saltwater Beach Activities 12,381,294 13,454,492 14,602,336Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 1,438,622 1,531,742 1,623,178Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 1,772,294 1,887,766 2,001,410Tent Camping 970,606 1,031,986 1,091,754Visiting Historical or Archaeological Sites 6,549,936 7,092,279 7,665,779User-OrientedBaseball/Softball 1,490,902 1,600,911 1,713,603Football 1,001,016 1,068,071 1,134,696Golf 2,132,629 2,303,950 2,483,689Outdoor Basketball 1,226,171 1,299,601 1,369,648Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 398,657 424,582 450,080Outdoor Shuffleboard 537,584 585,162 636,302Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 11,648,965 12,673,886 13,774,025Outdoor Tennis 1,538,600 1,653,233 1,770,998Soccer/Rugby 533,000 568,315 603,272Projected ParticipantsSouth FloridaK - 1 

### Appendix K Relative Need Methodology



# A Technical Explanation of th e Methodology for Developing

the Relative Need Index

“Relative need” expresses the re lationship among all outdoor r ecreation resource and facility needs--how the needs in any one activity in a ny one region compare to the needs for all activities in all regions. The relative n eed index provides a pr iority ranking of all these activities after a comparative analysis has been accomplished.



## The Relative Need Index For All Suppliers of Outdoor Recreation

Opportunity-Methodology

Given: There are 25 activities in 11 regions.

Step 1: Multiply the resource and facility needs for each activity in each region found in Chapter 5 by the appropriate activity use guide lines found in Appendix D. This is done to

convert the resources and facilities needed fo r each activity, which are expressed in terms of different units (miles, ramps, sites, etc.) to a common unit. The highest daily use recommendations for each activity are used.

Formula for Step 1:

Relative Need Index Number = Projected activity resource or facility requirements

X Corresponding activity use guideline

Step 2: Rank all the activities by the relative need index numbers from highest to lowest.

The relative need indices for 2010, 2015 and 2020 are located in Tables K-1 through K-3. Each table includes the relative need index number, statewide ranking and the activity’s region. Tables K-4 through K-14 condense the large statewide relative need inde x tables into regional tables. The regional tables rank activities from highest to lowest according to the statewide ranking. Each table provides the statewide ranking and relative need index number for 2010, 2015 and 2020. The tables offer a smaller, more manageable reference tool for researching relative needs for a specific region.

Each index has a total of 272 activities. Saltwater act ivities in the non-coastal Central Florida Region are excluded. Also, a relative need index number for o ff-highway vehicle trails cannot be calculated because a use guideline for off-highway vehicle riding was not established in the Recreation Standards for Comprehensive Planning in Florida study. In addition, canoeing and kayaking, saltwater boat fishing and freshwater boat fishing are not included due to the virtually unlimited resources available for each activity.Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 2Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index1 Picnicking 6 8270 36 Soccer or Rugby 6 21262 RV/Trailer Camping 6 5540 37 Saltwater Beach Activities 4 20983 Picnicking 9 5257 38 Horseback Riding 6 20424 Picnicking 8 4899 39 Baseball or Softball 1 19885 Saltwater Beach Activities 1 4734 40 Saltwater Beach Activities 2 19866 RV/Trailer Camping 9 4389 41 Saltwater Beach Activities 8 19607 Football 6 4318 42 Picnicking 1 19038 RV/Trailer Camping 8 4081 43 Outdoor Tennis 11 18529 Baseball or Softball 6 4007 44 Golf 6 184410 RV/Trailer Camping 7 3772 45 Football 5 181811 Football 10 3523 46 RV/Trailer Camping 5 178912 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 11 3470 47 Picnicking 10 176813 Picnicking 11 3429 48 Nature Study 2 175914 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 6 3150 49 Nature Study 5 173815 Baseball or Softball 8 3036 50 Baseball or Softball 5 170116 Football 11 3002 51 Outdoor Tennis 10 168717 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 4 2942 52 Golf 11 165818 Picnicking 7 2892 53 Football 9 164419 Saltwater Beach Activities 9 2864 54 Baseball or Softball 7 164220 Golf 10 2806 55 Football 1 164021 Baseball or Softball 4 2799 56 Nature Study 9 163622 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 9 2722 57 Baseball or Softball 9 163223 Football 8 2702 58 Saltwater Beach Activities 10 162324 Baseball or Softball 10 2651 59 Outdoor Basketball 11 159125 Baseball or Softball 11 2613 60 Picnicking 4 158126 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 8 2579 61 Golf 8 158127 Nature Study 6 2563 62 Outdoor Basketball 10 155328 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 6 2560 63 Outdoor Tennis 6 155329 Outdoor Basketball 6 2496 64 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 6 151930 Picnicking 5 2464 65 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 6 151731 Saltwater Beach Activities 11 2438 66 Football 3 144432 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 10 2224 67 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 11 143733 Saltwater Beach Activities 6 2194 68 Outdoor Basketball 8 142334 Football 4 2169 69 RV/Trailer Camping 11 139635 Golf 9 2167 70 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 2 1387Table K - 12010 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 3Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index71 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 4 1353 106 Soccer or Rugby 10 84472 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 7 1312 107 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 5 84273 Nature Study 11 1307 108 Freshwater Beach Activities 8 83974 Outdoor Tennis 8 1293 109 Outdoor Basketball 9 82975 Soccer or Rugby 11 1291 110 Baseball or Softball 3 82876 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 6 1280 111 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 5 82677 Outdoor Basketball 4 1238 112 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 6 81678 Picnicking 3 1185 113 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 11 81379 Outdoor Tennis 9 1167 114 Horseback Riding 4 79480 Nature Study 4 1163 115 Golf 1 79081 Nature Study 3 1152 116 Outdoor Shuffleboard 6 77982 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 5 1145 117 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 6 77483 Nature Study 7 1144 118 Soccer or Rugby 9 77284 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 1 1133 119 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 11 77285 Soccer or Rugby 8 1109 120 RV/Trailer Camping 1 76886 Nature Study 8 1095 121 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 9 76787 Golf 4 1077 122 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 1 76488 RV/Trailer Camping 10 1045 123 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 11 76389 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 7 1043 124 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 4 76090 Outdoor Basketball 5 1038 125 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 2 75791 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 1 1033 126 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 8 75292 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 8 991 127 Tent Camping 6 74693 Soccer or Rugby 5 972 128 Outdoor Tennis 4 74694 Soccer or Rugby 4 953 129 Horseback Riding 3 73395 Baseball or Softball 2 950 130 RV/Trailer Camping 4 73296 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 9 948 131 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 4 73197 Horseback Riding 5 947 132 Horseback Riding 8 72298 Picnicking 2 933 133 Nature Study 10 70899 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 9 933 134 Outdoor Basketball 3 700100 Soccer or Rugby 3 924 135 Soccer or Rugby 1 696101 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 5 913 136 Horseback Riding 7 693102 Football 7 894 137 Football 2 692103 Hunting 9 871 138 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 9 688104 Golf 7 865 139 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 6 684105 Outdoor Shuffleboard 8 849 140 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 8 677Table K -1 (continued)2010 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 4Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index141 Outdoor Basketball 7 673 176 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 2 430142 Golf 5 664 177 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 3 429143 RV/Trailer Camping 3 663 178 Hiking 6 422144 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 9 660 179 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 2 420145 Hunting 2 650 180 Soccer or Rugby 2 418146 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 1 641 181 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 10 411147 Tent Camping 5 636 182 Hunting 1 410148 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 8 628 183 Outdoor Tennis 7 400149 Nature Study 1 624 184 Freshwater Beach Activities 6 399150 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 9 619 185 Hunting 6 390151 Hunting 5 601 186 Freshwater Beach Activities 10 388152 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 3 600 187 Hiking 2 373153 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 7 584 188 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 11 368154 Horseback Riding 10 580 189 Outdoor Basketball 2 367155 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 3 573 190 Outdoor Shuffleboard 11 366156 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 1 534 191 Hiking 4 357157 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 9 527 192 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 5 357158 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 3 525 193 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 8 346159 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 6 517 194 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 8 332160 Outdoor Tennis 1 516 195 Outdoor Shuffleboard 10 327161 Outdoor Basketball 1 509 196 Hunting 11 325162 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 10 509 197 Hiking 3 318163 Hiking 5 508 198 Hunting 4 312164 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 11 506 199 Hiking 7 308165 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 10 488 200 RV/Trailer Camping 2 302166 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 7 488 201 Outdoor Tennis 5 301167 Outdoor Shuffleboard 7 485 202 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 4 300168 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 4 482 203 Hiking 10 293169 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 10 469 204 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 10 290170 Outdoor Shuffleboard 9 469 205 Horseback Riding 11 280171 Horseback Riding 9 465 206 Hunting 10 279172 Soccer or Rugby 7 453 207 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 4 266173 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 10 443 208 Hiking 8 260174 Hiking 9 437 209 Tent Camping 1 260175 Horseback Riding 2 432 210 Tent Camping 9 251Table K - 1 (continued)2010 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 5Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index211 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 5 248 246 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 3 124212 Hiking 11 246 247 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 5 118213 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 10 237 248 Tent Camping 10 117214 Horseback Riding 1 237 249 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 7 115215 Hunting 3 236 250 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 2 110216 Tent Camping 3 225 251 Freshwater Beach Activities 9 91217 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 4 225 252 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 5 91218 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 8 224 253 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 3 91219 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 1 222 254 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 3 91220 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 2 219 255 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 1 88221 Hiking 1 212 256 Freshwater Beach Activities 11 85222 Tent Camping 4 210 257 Freshwater Beach Activities 1 84223 Tent Camping 2 208 258 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 2 80224 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 1 204 259 Outdoor Shuffleboard 4 78225 Outdoor Tennis 2 204 260 Outdoor Shuffleboard 1 77226 Outdoor Shuffleboard 5 201 261 Freshwater Beach Activities 5 72227 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 7 192 262 Freshwater Beach Activities 4 59228 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 5 188 263 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 1 58229 Golf 2 185 264 Freshwater Beach Activities 2 48230 Outdoor Tennis 3 183 265 Freshwater Beach Activities 3 45231 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 3 179 266 Hunting 7 40232 Golf 3 168 267 Outdoor Shuffleboard 3 37233 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 7 164 268 Hunting 8 36234 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 10 155 269 Saltwater Beach Activities 5 18235 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 11 150 270 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 3 17236 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 9 149 271 Outdoor Shuffleboard 2 9237 Tent Camping 8 135 272 Saltwater Beach Activities 3 8238 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 2 135239 Freshwater Beach Activities 7 134240 Tent Camping 7 134241 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 11 132242 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 4 128243 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 8 128244 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 2 127245 Tent Camping 11 126Table K -1 (continued)2010 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 6Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index1 Picnicking 6 30008 36 Soccer or Rugby 6 77332 RV/Trailer Camping 6 20085 37 Saltwater Beach Activities 4 75963 Picnicking 9 19036 38 Horseback Riding 6 74154 Picnicking 8 17818 39 Baseball or Softball 1 71615 Saltwater Beach Activities 1 17116 40 Saltwater Beach Activities 8 71096 RV/Trailer Camping 9 15897 41 Saltwater Beach Activities 2 69987 Football 6 15698 42 Picnicking 1 68728 RV/Trailer Camping 8 14827 43 Outdoor Tennis 11 67459 Baseball or Softball 6 14565 44 Golf 6 668510 RV/Trailer Camping 7 13757 45 Football 5 666311 Football 10 12996 46 RV/Trailer Camping 5 650812 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 11 12580 47 Picnicking 10 645913 Picnicking 11 12474 48 Nature Study 5 632114 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 6 11408 49 Baseball or Softball 5 622415 Baseball or Softball 8 11051 50 Nature Study 2 617516 Football 11 10963 51 Outdoor Tennis 10 614517 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 4 10654 52 Golf 11 602618 Picnicking 7 10599 53 Baseball or Softball 7 602519 Saltwater Beach Activities 9 10365 54 Football 9 596420 Golf 10 10199 55 Nature Study 9 592321 Baseball or Softball 4 10154 56 Baseball or Softball 9 591122 Football 8 9856 57 Football 1 590623 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 9 9853 58 Saltwater Beach Activities 10 589524 Baseball or Softball 10 9683 59 Outdoor Basketball 11 583425 Baseball or Softball 11 9518 60 Golf 8 574726 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 8 9359 61 Picnicking 4 573227 Nature Study 6 9288 62 Outdoor Basketball 10 569828 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 6 9281 63 Outdoor Tennis 6 563629 Outdoor Basketball 6 9068 64 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 6 552530 Picnicking 5 8971 65 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 6 551231 Saltwater Beach Activities 11 8844 66 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 11 525232 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 10 8076 67 Outdoor Basketball 8 520033 Saltwater Beach Activities 6 7950 68 RV/Trailer Camping 11 508634 Football 4 7883 69 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 4 489935 Golf 9 7844 70 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 7 4783Table K - 22015 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 7Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index71 Football 3 4782 106 Freshwater Beach Activities 8 305372 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 2 4762 107 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 5 302073 Nature Study 11 4746 108 Outdoor Basketball 9 300474 Soccer or Rugby 11 4715 109 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 11 297375 Outdoor Tennis 8 4710 110 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 6 296576 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 6 4653 111 Soccer or Rugby 3 291177 Outdoor Basketball 4 4500 112 Horseback Riding 4 288078 Outdoor Tennis 9 4226 113 Baseball or Softball 2 285479 Nature Study 4 4214 114 Golf 1 285380 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 5 4185 115 Outdoor Shuffleboard 6 282281 Nature Study 7 4183 116 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 6 281182 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 1 4098 117 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 11 280383 Soccer or Rugby 8 4069 118 Soccer or Rugby 9 279984 Picnicking 3 4068 119 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 11 279185 Nature Study 8 3975 120 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 9 278186 Nature Study 3 3932 121 RV/Trailer Camping 1 277287 Golf 4 3905 122 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 4 275988 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 7 3877 123 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 8 274889 RV/Trailer Camping 10 3838 124 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 1 273890 Outdoor Basketball 5 3806 125 Baseball or Softball 3 271891 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 1 3729 126 Tent Camping 6 271492 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 8 3612 127 Outdoor Tennis 4 270993 Soccer or Rugby 5 3562 128 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 4 265694 Horseback Riding 5 3471 129 RV/Trailer Camping 4 265295 Soccer or Rugby 4 3464 130 Horseback Riding 8 263896 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 9 3434 131 Horseback Riding 7 259297 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 9 3378 132 Nature Study 10 257498 Football 7 3346 133 Outdoor Basketball 7 252099 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 5 3319 134 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 9 2493100 Picnicking 2 3161 135 Soccer or Rugby 1 2488101 Hunting 9 3158 136 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 6 2486102 Golf 7 3157 137 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 8 2478103 Soccer or Rugby 10 3113 138 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 2 2449104 Outdoor Shuffleboard 8 3076 139 Golf 5 2417105 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 5 3064 140 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 9 2389Table K - 2 (continued)2015 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 8Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index141 Tent Camping 5 2332 176 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 2 1509142 RV/Trailer Camping 3 2328 177 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 10 1509143 Horseback Riding 3 2310 178 Outdoor Tennis 7 1477144 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 1 2306 179 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 3 1474145 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 8 2294 180 Hunting 1 1465146 Nature Study 1 2253 181 Freshwater Beach Activities 6 1445147 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 9 2242 182 Horseback Riding 2 1434148 Outdoor Basketball 3 2206 183 Freshwater Beach Activities 10 1418149 Hunting 5 2204 184 Hunting 6 1418150 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 7 2169 185 Soccer or Rugby 2 1410151 Horseback Riding 10 2129 186 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 11 1347152 Football 2 2081 187 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 2 1333153 Hunting 2 1954 188 Outdoor Shuffleboard 11 1326154 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 1 1929 189 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 5 1304155 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 9 1910 190 Hiking 4 1295156 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 3 1891 191 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 8 1263157 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 6 1881 192 Hiking 2 1216158 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 10 1871 193 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 8 1213159 Outdoor Tennis 1 1861 194 Hunting 11 1197160 Hiking 5 1855 195 Outdoor Shuffleboard 10 1191161 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 11 1850 196 Outdoor Basketball 2 1187162 Outdoor Basketball 1 1834 197 Hunting 4 1134163 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 7 1808 198 Hiking 7 1131164 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 3 1806 199 Outdoor Tennis 5 1099165 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 10 1786 200 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 4 1089166 Outdoor Shuffleboard 7 1770 201 Hiking 10 1071167 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 3 1767 202 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 10 1058168 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 4 1747 203 Hiking 3 1042169 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 10 1731 204 Hunting 10 1028170 Outdoor Shuffleboard 9 1696 205 Horseback Riding 11 1028171 Soccer or Rugby 7 1695 206 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 4 966172 Horseback Riding 9 1687 207 Hiking 8 947173 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 10 1623 208 Tent Camping 1 935174 Hiking 9 1582 209 Tent Camping 9 910175 Hiking 6 1532 210 RV/Trailer Camping 2 907Table K - 2 (continued)2015 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 9Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index211 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 5 907 246 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 5 431212 Hiking 11 895 247 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 2 424213 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 10 865 248 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 2 407214 Horseback Riding 1 852 249 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 3 391215 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 8 821 250 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 5 332216 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 4 815 251 Freshwater Beach Activities 9 331217 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 1 799 252 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 2 331218 Hiking 1 765 253 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 1 318219 Tent Camping 4 761 254 Freshwater Beach Activities 11 308220 Tent Camping 3 747 255 Freshwater Beach Activities 1 303221 Hunting 3 744 256 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 3 286222 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 1 732 257 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 3 285223 Outdoor Shuffleboard 5 731 258 Outdoor Shuffleboard 4 281224 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 2 728 259 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 2 281225 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 7 703 260 Outdoor Shuffleboard 1 278226 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 5 688 261 Freshwater Beach Activities 5 261227 Tent Camping 2 626 262 Freshwater Beach Activities 4 214228 Outdoor Tennis 2 613 263 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 1 208229 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 7 603 264 Freshwater Beach Activities 2 157230 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 3 583 265 Hunting 7 146231 Golf 3 576 266 Freshwater Beach Activities 3 141232 Outdoor Tennis 3 575 267 Outdoor Shuffleboard 3 132233 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 10 570 268 Hunting 8 131234 Golf 2 557 269 Saltwater Beach Activities 5 66235 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 11 550 270 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 3 57236 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 9 541 271 Outdoor Shuffleboard 2 26237 Tent Camping 7 501 272 Saltwater Beach Activities 3 26238 Freshwater Beach Activities 7 497239 Tent Camping 8 495240 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 11 484241 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 8 466242 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 4 465243 Tent Camping 11 460244 Tent Camping 10 433245 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 7 432Table K - 2 (continued)2015 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 10Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index1 Picnicking 6 52242 36 Football 4 131942 RV/Trailer Camping 6 35259 37 Soccer or Rugby 6 131343 Picnicking 9 33254 38 Horseback Riding 6 128234 Picnicking 8 31176 39 Saltwater Beach Activities 8 125945 Saltwater Beach Activities 1 30601 40 Baseball or Softball 1 125286 RV/Trailer Camping 9 27595 41 Saltwater Beach Activities 2 123587 Football 6 26802 42 Picnicking 1 121848 RV/Trailer Camping 8 26074 43 Outdoor Tennis 11 117709 Baseball or Softball 6 24900 44 Golf 6 1174910 RV/Trailer Camping 7 24242 45 RV/Trailer Camping 5 1133011 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 11 22359 46 Picnicking 10 1119512 Picnicking 11 21853 47 Football 5 1114713 Football 10 21761 48 Nature Study 5 1101814 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 6 20276 49 Nature Study 2 1087715 Baseball or Softball 8 19273 50 Outdoor Tennis 10 1076016 Football 11 18874 51 Golf 11 1060817 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 4 18791 52 Baseball or Softball 5 1052318 Picnicking 7 18475 53 Baseball or Softball 7 1047719 Saltwater Beach Activities 9 18360 54 Nature Study 9 1047220 Golf 10 18000 55 Saltwater Beach Activities 10 1042821 Baseball or Softball 4 17483 56 Football 1 1033622 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 9 17420 57 Baseball or Softball 9 1027823 Football 8 17012 58 Golf 8 1007224 Baseball or Softball 10 16809 59 Football 9 998925 Baseball or Softball 11 16591 60 Picnicking 4 998626 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 8 16559 61 Outdoor Basketball 11 988127 Nature Study 6 16351 62 Outdoor Tennis 6 978728 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 6 16296 63 Outdoor Basketball 10 973529 Saltwater Beach Activities 11 15695 64 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 6 942730 Picnicking 5 15568 65 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 6 937731 Outdoor Basketball 6 15561 66 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 11 900632 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 10 14292 67 Outdoor Basketball 8 889933 Saltwater Beach Activities 6 14052 68 RV/Trailer Camping 11 886134 Golf 9 13816 69 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 4 867035 Saltwater Beach Activities 4 13442 70 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 7 8440Table K - 32020 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 11Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index71 Nature Study 11 8374 106 Soccer or Rugby 10 521372 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 2 8274 107 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 5 512873 Outdoor Tennis 8 8178 108 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 11 509974 Soccer or Rugby 11 8106 109 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 6 508775 Football 3 7945 110 Golf 1 508276 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 6 7942 111 Outdoor Basketball 9 506477 Outdoor Basketball 4 7531 112 Outdoor Shuffleboard 6 498078 Nature Study 4 7421 113 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 11 495179 Outdoor Tennis 9 7383 114 Horseback Riding 4 493180 Nature Study 7 7329 115 RV/Trailer Camping 1 492781 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 1 7327 116 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 6 483982 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 5 7105 117 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 11 478283 Nature Study 8 7018 118 Soccer or Rugby 9 474984 Picnicking 3 6981 119 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 9 474485 Golf 4 6832 120 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 4 471286 Soccer or Rugby 8 6807 121 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 8 469387 Nature Study 3 6714 122 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 1 466388 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 1 6599 123 RV/Trailer Camping 4 464189 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 7 6546 124 Tent Camping 6 461190 RV/Trailer Camping 10 6523 125 Soccer or Rugby 3 460391 Outdoor Basketball 5 6367 126 Outdoor Tennis 4 458292 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 8 6259 127 Nature Study 10 454293 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 9 6023 128 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 4 451794 Soccer or Rugby 5 5959 129 Baseball or Softball 2 450895 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 9 5851 130 Horseback Riding 8 450096 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 5 5811 131 Baseball or Softball 3 448097 Horseback Riding 5 5808 132 Horseback Riding 7 431098 Soccer or Rugby 4 5797 133 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 9 427699 Football 7 5563 134 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 6 4260100 Golf 7 5556 135 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 8 4212101 Outdoor Shuffleboard 8 5473 136 Golf 5 4192102 Picnicking 2 5444 137 Outdoor Basketball 7 4190103 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 5 5334 138 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 9 4156104 Freshwater Beach Activities 8 5327 139 Soccer or Rugby 1 4146105 Hunting 9 5289 140 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 2 4090Table K - 3 (continued)2020 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 12Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index141 RV/Trailer Camping 3 4079 176 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 2 2656142 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 1 4022 177 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 10 2561143 Nature Study 1 4011 178 Outdoor Tennis 7 2535144 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 8 3927 179 Freshwater Beach Activities 6 2533145 Tent Camping 5 3901 180 Outdoor Swimming Pool Use 3 2532146 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 9 3839 181 Freshwater Beach Activities 10 2464147 Hunting 5 3688 182 Hunting 1 2442148 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 7 3665 183 Horseback Riding 2 2436149 Horseback Riding 3 3654 184 Soccer or Rugby 2 2423150 Horseback Riding 10 3622 185 Hunting 6 2417151 Outdoor Basketball 3 3488 186 Outdoor Shuffleboard 11 2357152 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 1 3431 187 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 11 2290153 Football 2 3287 188 Hiking 4 2255154 Outdoor Tennis 1 3280 189 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 5 2224155 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 9 3272 190 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 2 2199156 Outdoor Basketball 1 3203 191 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 8 2186157 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 6 3187 192 Outdoor Shuffleboard 10 2086158 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 11 3172 193 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 8 2074159 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 10 3165 194 Hiking 2 2041160 Hiking 5 3162 195 Hunting 11 1999161 Outdoor Shuffleboard 7 3114 196 Outdoor Basketball 2 1983162 Hunting 2 3086 197 Hiking 7 1962163 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 10 3082 198 Hunting 4 1897164 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 7 3069 199 Outdoor Tennis 5 1876165 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 4 3004 200 Hiking 10 1851166 Outdoor Shuffleboard 9 2997 201 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 10 1851167 Freshwater Boat Ramp Use 3 2991 202 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 4 1845168 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 3 2981 203 Hunting 10 1722169 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 10 2898 204 Horseback Riding 11 1717170 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 3 2856 205 Hiking 3 1714171 Horseback Riding 9 2826 206 Hiking 8 1653172 Soccer or Rugby 7 2818 207 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 4 1633173 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 10 2783 208 Tent Camping 1 1625174 Hiking 9 2757 209 Hiking 11 1564175 Hiking 6 2666 210 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 5 1530Table K - 3 (continued)2020 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 13Rank Activity Region Need Index Rank Activity Region Need Index211 Tent Camping 9 1525 246 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 7 718212 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 10 1501 247 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 2 695213 Horseback Riding 1 1488 248 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 2 678214 RV/Trailer Camping 2 1433 249 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 3 619215 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 4 1404 250 Freshwater Beach Activities 9 573216 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 1 1387 251 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 5 561217 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 8 1373 252 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 1 559218 Hiking 1 1351 253 Freshwater Beach Activities 11 540219 Tent Camping 4 1290 254 Freshwater Beach Activities 1 536220 Outdoor Shuffleboard 5 1265 255 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 2 522221 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 1 1247 256 Outdoor Shuffleboard 4 504222 Tent Camping 3 1243 257 Outdoor Shuffleboard 1 497223 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 2 1237 258 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 2 494224 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 7 1228 259 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 3 452225 Hunting 3 1176 260 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 3 451226 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 5 1151 261 Freshwater Beach Activities 5 451227 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 7 1049 262 Freshwater Beach Activities 4 370228 Tent Camping 2 988 263 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 1 347229 Golf 3 986 264 Freshwater Beach Activities 2 264230 Outdoor Tennis 2 969 265 Hunting 7 250231 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 10 968 266 Outdoor Shuffleboard 3 234232 Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails 3 951 267 Freshwater Beach Activities 3 224233 Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing 11 941 268 Hunting 8 219234 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 9 937 269 Saltwater Beach Activities 5 115235 Outdoor Tennis 3 910 270 Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing 3 95236 Golf 2 880 271 Saltwater Beach Activities 3 44237 Freshwater Beach Activities 7 847 272 Outdoor Shuffleboard 2 41238 Tent Camping 8 833239 Tent Camping 7 833240 Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites 8 818241 Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails 11 817242 Outdoor Handball/Racquetball 4 805243 Tent Camping 11 785244 Saltwater Boat Ramp Use 5 733245 Tent Camping 10 725Table K - 3(continued)2020 Relative Need Index Priority RankingAppendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 14ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankSaltwater Beach Activities4,734 5 17,116 5 30,601 5Baseball or Softball1,988 39 7,161 39 12,528 40Picnicking1,903 42 6,872 42 12,184 42Football1,640 55 5,906 57 10,336 56Outdoor Swimming Pool Use1,133 84 4,098 82 7,327 81Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing1,033 91 3,729 91 6,599 88Golf790 115 2,853 114 5,082 110RV/Trailer Camping768 120 2,772 121 4,927 115Freshwater Boat Ramp Use764 122 2,738 124 4,663 122Soccer or Rugby696 135 2,488 135 4,146 139Saltwater Boat Ramp Use641 146 2,306 144 4,022 142Nature Study624 149 2,253 146 4,011 143Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites534 156 1,929 154 3,431 152Outdoor Tennis516 160 1,861 159 3,280 154Outdoor Basketball509 161 1,834 162 3,203 156Hunting410 182 1,465 180 2,442 182Tent Camping260 209 935 208 1,625 208Horseback Riding237 214 852 214 1,488 213Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails222 219 799 217 1,387 216Hiking212 221 765 218 1,351 218Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing204 224 732 222 1,247 221Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails88 255 318 253 559 252Freshwater Beach Activities84 257 303 255 536 254Outdoor Shuffleboard77 260 278 260 497 257Outdoor Handball/Racquetball58 263 208 263 347 263Table K - 42020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion I - West Florida2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 15ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankSaltwater Beach Activities1,986 40 6,998 41 12,358 41Nature Study1,759 48 6,175 50 10,877 49Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites1,387 70 4,762 72 8,274 72Baseball or Softball950 95 2,854 113 4,508 129Picnicking933 98 3,161 100 5,444 102Freshwater Boat Ramp Use757 125 2,449 138 4,090 140Football692 137 2,081 152 3,287 153Hunting650 145 1,954 153 3,086 162Horseback Riding432 175 1,434 182 2,436 183Outdoor Swimming Pool Use430 176 1,509 176 2,656 176Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails420 179 1,333 187 2,199 190Soccer or Rugby418 180 1,410 185 2,423 184Hiking373 187 1,216 192 2,041 194Outdoor Basketball367 189 1,187 196 1,983 196RV/Trailer Camping302 200 907 210 1,433 214Saltwater Boat Ramp Use219 220 728 224 1,237 223Tent Camping208 223 626 227 988 228Outdoor Tennis204 225 613 228 969 230Golf185 229 557 234 880 236Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing135 238 424 247 695 247Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails127 244 407 248 678 248Outdoor Handball/Racquetball110 250 331 252 522 255Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing80 258 281 259 494 258Freshwater Beach Activities48 264 157 264 264 264Outdoor Shuffleboard9 271 26 271 41 272Table K - 52020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion II - Apalachee2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 16ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankFootball1,444 66 4,782 71 7,945 75Picnicking1,185 78 4,068 84 6,981 84Nature Study1,152 81 3,932 86 6,714 87Soccer or Rugby924 100 2,911 111 4,603 125Baseball or Softball828 110 2,718 125 4,480 131Horseback Riding733 129 2,310 143 3,654 149Outdoor Basketball700 134 2,206 148 3,488 151RV/Trailer Camping663 143 2,328 142 4,079 141Freshwater Boat Ramp Use600 152 1,891 156 2,991 167Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails573 155 1,806 164 2,856 170Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites525 158 1,767 167 2,981 168Outdoor Swimming Pool Use429 177 1,474 179 2,532 180Hiking318 197 1,042 203 1,714 205Hunting236 215 744 221 1,176 225Tent Camping225 216 747 220 1,243 222Outdoor Tennis183 230 575 232 910 235Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails179 231 583 230 951 232Golf168 232 576 231 986 229Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing124 246 391 249 619 249Outdoor Handball/Racquetball91 253 286 256 452 259Saltwater Boat Ramp Use91 254 285 257 451 260Freshwater Beach Activities45 265 141 266 224 267Outdoor Shuffleboard37 267 132 267 234 266Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing17 270 57 270 95 270Saltwater Beach Activities8 272 26 272 44 271Table K - 62020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion III - North Central2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 17ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankVisiting Historical or Archeological Sites2,942 17 10,654 17 18,791 17Baseball or Softball2,799 21 10,154 21 17,483 21Football2,169 34 7,883 34 13,194 36Saltwater Beach Activities2,098 37 7,596 37 13,442 35Picnicking1,581 60 5,732 61 9,986 60Outdoor Swimming Pool Use1,353 71 4,899 69 8,670 69Outdoor Basketball1,238 77 4,500 77 7,531 77Nature Study1,163 80 4,214 79 7,421 78Golf1,077 87 3,905 87 6,832 85Soccer or Rugby953 94 3,464 95 5,797 98Horseback Riding794 114 2,880 112 4,931 114Freshwater Boat Ramp Use760 124 2,759 122 4,712 120Outdoor Tennis746 128 2,709 127 4,582 126RV/Trailer Camping732 130 2,652 129 4,641 123Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails731 131 2,656 128 4,517 128Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing482 168 1,747 168 3,004 165Hiking357 191 1,295 190 2,255 188Hunting312 198 1,134 197 1,897 198Saltwater Boat Ramp Use300 202 1,089 200 1,845 202Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing266 207 966 206 1,633 207Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails225 217 815 216 1,404 215Tent Camping210 222 761 219 1,290 219Outdoor Handball/Racquetball128 242 465 242 805 242Outdoor Shuffleboard78 259 281 258 504 256Freshwater Beach Activities59 262 214 262 370 262Table K - 72020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion IV - Northeast Florida2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 18ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankPicnicking2,464 30 8,971 30 15,568 30Football1,818 45 6,663 45 11,147 47RV/Trailer Camping1,789 46 6,508 46 11,330 45Nature Study1,738 49 6,321 48 11,018 48Baseball or Softball1,701 50 6,224 49 10,523 52Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails1,145 82 4,185 80 7,105 82Outdoor Basketball1,038 90 3,806 90 6,367 91Soccer or Rugby972 93 3,562 93 5,959 94Horseback Riding947 97 3,471 94 5,808 97Outdoor Swimming Pool Use913 101 3,319 99 5,811 96Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites842 107 3,064 105 5,334 103Freshwater Boat Ramp Use826 111 3,020 107 5,128 107Golf664 142 2,417 139 4,192 136Tent Camping636 147 2,332 141 3,901 145Hunting601 151 2,204 149 3,688 147Hiking508 163 1,855 160 3,162 160Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails357 192 1,304 189 2,224 189Outdoor Tennis301 201 1,099 199 1,876 199Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing248 211 907 211 1,530 210Outdoor Shuffleboard201 226 731 223 1,265 220Outdoor Handball/Racquetball188 228 688 226 1,151 226Saltwater Boat Ramp Use118 247 431 246 733 244Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing91 252 332 250 561 251Freshwater Beach Activities72 261 261 261 451 261Saltwater Beach Activities18 269 66 269 115 269Table K - 82020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion V - Withlacoochee2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 19ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankPicnicking8,270 1 30,008 1 52,242 1RV/Trailer Camping5,540 2 20,085 2 35,259 2Football4,318 7 15,698 7 26,802 7Baseball or Softball4,007 9 14,565 9 24,900 9Outdoor Swimming Pool Use3,150 14 11,408 14 20,276 14Nature Study2,563 27 9,288 27 16,351 27Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites2,560 28 9,281 28 16,296 28Outdoor Basketball2,496 29 9,068 29 15,561 31Saltwater Beach Activities2,194 33 7,950 33 14,052 33Soccer or Rugby2,126 36 7,733 36 13,134 37Horseback Riding2,042 38 7,415 38 12,823 38Golf1,844 44 6,685 44 11,749 44Outdoor Tennis1,553 63 5,636 63 9,787 62Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails1,519 64 5,525 64 9,377 65Freshwater Boat Ramp Use1,517 65 5,512 65 9,427 64Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing1,280 76 4,653 76 7,942 76Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing816 112 2,965 110 5,087 109Outdoor Shuffleboard779 116 2,822 115 4,980 112Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails774 117 2,811 116 4,839 116Tent Camping746 127 2,714 126 4,611 124Saltwater Boat Ramp Use684 139 2,486 136 4,260 134Outdoor Handball/Racquetball517 159 1,881 157 3,187 157Hiking422 178 1,532 175 2,666 175Freshwater Beach Activities399 184 1,445 181 2,533 179Hunting390 185 1,418 184 2,417 185Table K - 92020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion VI - East Central Florida2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 20ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankRV/Trailer Camping3,772 10 13,757 10 24,242 10Picnicking2,892 18 10,599 18 18,475 18Baseball or Softball1,642 54 6,025 53 10,477 53Outdoor Swimming Pool Use1,312 72 4,783 70 8,440 70Nature Study1,144 83 4,183 81 7,329 80Freshwater Boat Ramp Use1,043 89 3,877 88 6,546 89Football894 102 3,346 98 5,563 99Golf865 104 3,157 102 5,556 100Horseback Riding693 136 2,592 131 4,310 132Outdoor Basketball673 141 2,520 133 4,190 137Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing584 153 2,169 150 3,665 148Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails488 166 1,808 163 3,069 164Outdoor Shuffleboard485 167 1,770 166 3,114 161Soccer or Rugby453 172 1,695 171 2,818 172Outdoor Tennis400 183 1,477 178 2,535 178Hiking308 199 1,131 198 1,962 197Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites192 227 703 225 1,228 224Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails164 233 603 229 1,049 227Freshwater Beach Activities134 239 497 238 847 237Tent Camping134 240 501 237 833 239Outdoor Handball/Racquetball115 249 432 245 718 246Hunting40 266 146 265 250 265Saltwater Beach ActivitiesNA NA NA NA NA NASaltwater Boat Ramp UseNA NA NA NA NA NASaltwater Non-Boat FishingNA NA NA NA NA NATable K - 102020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion VII - Central Florida2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 21ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankPicnicking4,899 4 17,818 4 31,176 4RV/Trailer Camping4,081 8 14,827 8 26,074 8Baseball or Softball3,036 15 11,051 15 19,273 15Football2,702 23 9,856 22 17,012 23Outdoor Swimming Pool Use2,579 26 9,359 26 16,559 26Saltwater Beach Activities1,960 41 7,109 40 12,594 39Golf1,581 61 5,747 60 10,072 58Outdoor Basketball1,423 68 5,200 67 8,899 67Outdoor Tennis1,293 74 4,710 75 8,178 73Soccer or Rugby1,109 85 4,069 83 6,807 86Nature Study1,095 86 3,975 85 7,018 83Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing991 92 3,612 92 6,259 92Outdoor Shuffleboard849 105 3,076 104 5,473 101Freshwater Beach Activities839 108 3,053 106 5,327 104Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails752 126 2,748 123 4,693 121Horseback Riding722 132 2,638 130 4,500 130Saltwater Boat Ramp Use677 140 2,478 137 4,212 135Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing628 148 2,294 145 3,927 144Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails346 193 1,263 191 2,186 191Freshwater Boat Ramp Use332 194 1,213 193 2,074 193Hiking260 208 947 207 1,653 206Outdoor Handball/Racquetball224 218 821 215 1,373 217Tent Camping135 237 495 239 833 238Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites128 243 466 241 818 240Hunting36 268 131 268 219 268Table K - 112020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion VIII - Tampa Bay2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 22ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankPicnicking5,257 3 19,036 3 33,254 3RV/Trailer Camping4,389 6 15,897 6 27,595 6Saltwater Beach Activities2,864 19 10,365 19 18,360 19Outdoor Swimming Pool Use2,722 22 9,853 23 17,420 22Golf2,167 35 7,844 35 13,816 34Football1,644 53 5,964 54 9,989 59Nature Study1,636 56 5,923 55 10,472 54Baseball or Softball1,632 57 5,911 56 10,278 57Outdoor Tennis1,167 79 4,226 78 7,383 79Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites948 96 3,434 96 6,023 93Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing933 99 3,378 97 5,851 95Hunting871 103 3,158 101 5,289 105Outdoor Basketball829 109 3,004 108 5,064 111Soccer or Rugby772 118 2,799 118 4,749 118Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing767 121 2,781 120 4,744 119Saltwater Boat Ramp Use688 138 2,493 134 4,276 133Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails660 144 2,389 140 4,156 138Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails619 150 2,242 147 3,839 146Freshwater Boat Ramp Use527 157 1,910 155 3,272 155Outdoor Shuffleboard469 170 1,696 170 2,997 166Horseback Riding465 171 1,687 172 2,826 171Hiking437 174 1,582 174 2,757 174Tent Camping251 210 910 209 1,525 211Outdoor Handball/Racquetball149 236 541 236 937 234Freshwater Beach Activities91 251 331 251 573 250Table K - 122020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion IX - Southwest Florida2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 23ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankFootball3,523 11 12,996 11 21,761 13Golf2,806 20 10,199 20 18,000 20Baseball or Softball2,651 24 9,683 24 16,809 24Outdoor Swimming Pool Use2,224 32 8,076 32 14,292 32Picnicking1,768 47 6,459 47 11,195 46Outdoor Tennis1,687 51 6,145 51 10,760 50Saltwater Beach Activities1,623 58 5,895 58 10,428 55Outdoor Basketball1,553 62 5,698 62 9,735 63RV/Trailer Camping1,045 88 3,838 89 6,523 90Soccer or Rugby844 106 3,113 103 5,213 106Nature Study708 133 2,574 132 4,542 127Horseback Riding580 154 2,129 151 3,622 150Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails509 162 1,871 158 3,165 159Saltwater Boat Ramp Use488 165 1,786 165 3,082 163Outdoor Handball/Racquetball469 169 1,731 169 2,898 169Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing443 173 1,623 173 2,783 173Freshwater Boat Ramp Use411 181 1,509 177 2,561 177Freshwater Beach Activities388 186 1,418 183 2,464 181Outdoor Shuffleboard327 195 1,191 195 2,086 192Hiking293 203 1,071 201 1,851 200Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites290 204 1,058 202 1,851 201Hunting279 206 1,028 204 1,722 203Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails237 213 865 213 1,501 212Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing155 234 570 233 968 231Tent Camping117 248 433 244 725 245Table K - 132020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion X - Treasure Coast2010 2015Appendix KRelative Need MethodologyK - 24ActivityNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankNeed IndexStatewide NeedRankOutdoor Swimming Pool Use3,470 12 12,580 12 22,359 11Picnicking3,429 13 12,474 13 21,853 12Football3,002 16 10,963 16 18,874 16Baseball or Softball2,613 25 9,518 25 16,591 25Saltwater Beach Activities2,438 31 8,844 31 15,695 29Outdoor Tennis1,852 43 6,745 43 11,770 43Golf1,658 52 6,026 52 10,608 51Outdoor Basketball1,591 59 5,834 59 9,881 61Saltwater Non-Boat Fishing1,437 67 5,252 66 9,006 66RV/Trailer Camping1,396 69 5,086 68 8,861 68Nature Study1,307 73 4,746 73 8,374 71Soccer or Rugby1,291 75 4,715 74 8,106 74Bicycle Riding - Paved Trails813 113 2,973 109 5,099 108Visiting Historical or Archeological Sites772 119 2,803 117 4,951 113Saltwater Boat Ramp Use763 123 2,791 119 4,782 117Outdoor Handball/Racquetball506 164 1,850 161 3,172 158Freshwater Boat Ramp Use368 188 1,347 186 2,290 187Outdoor Shuffleboard366 190 1,326 188 2,357 186Hunting325 196 1,197 194 1,999 195Horseback Riding280 205 1,028 205 1,717 204Hiking246 212 895 212 1,564 209Freshwater Non-Boat Fishing150 235 550 235 941 233Bicycle Riding - Unpaved Trails132 241 484 240 817 241Tent Camping126 245 460 243 785 243Freshwater Beach Activities85 256 308 254 540 253Table K - 142020Relative Need Priority IndexRegion XI - South Florida2010 2015L - 1 

### Appendix L List of Acronyms



# Acronyms

BWFS Boating, Waterways and Field Service Section

CAMA Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas

CARL Conservation and Recreation Lands

CERP Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan

DCA Florida Department of Community Affairs

DEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection

DFFM Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management

DHR Division of Historical Resources

DLE Division of Law Enforcement

DOF Division of Forestry

DOS Florida Department of State

DOT Florida Department of Transportation

DRP Division of Recreation and Parks

DSL Division of State Lands

DWRM Division of Water Resource Management

ERP Environment Resource Permit

DFFM Freshwater Fisheries Management

FHWA Federal Highway Administration

FIND Florida Inland Navigation District

FWCC Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

LATF Land Acquisition Trust Fund

LWCF Land and Water Conservation Fund

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

NPS National Park Service

NWFWMD Northwest Florida Water Management District

OCHP Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

OGT Office of Greenways and Trails

OHV Off-Highway Vehicle

ORS Office of Recreation Services

SFWMD South Florida Water Management District

SJRWMD St. Johns River Water Management District

SOR Save Our Rivers

SRWMD Suwannee River Water Management District

SWFWMD Southwest Florida Water Management District

USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers

USDOD United States Department of Defense

USFS United States Forest Service

USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service

WCIND West Coast Inland Navigation District

WRP Wetlands Resource Permit