Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday and Thursday, September 21-22, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Oak Hammock Hall, Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, 3501 S.W. 130th Avenue, Davie, FL 33330
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDEP Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding a Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) team meeting to update and facilitate discussion with team members regarding the following:
• SEFCRI’s coral reef conservation efforts and accomplishments in S.E. Florida
• Future efforts to work with stakeholders and identify alternatives for improved management of coral reef resources in S.E. Florida
• Outcomes of various coral reef planning initiatives
• Future of Local Action Strategy (LAS) approach in Florida
• Role of the SEFCRI Team
• Upcoming U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, October 18-21, 2011
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Christopher Boykin by e-mail: Christopher.Boykin@dep.state.fl.us, phone: (305)795-1222, mail: 1277 N.E. 79 St./JFK Causeway, Miami, FL 33138-4206.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Katharine Tzadik at Katharine.Tzadik@dep.state.fl.us. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).