Various public documents help guide the further management of natural and cultural resources, and the recreational opportunities within the preserve. Click on the links below to find out more.
BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE ENABLING LEGISLATION
(PL 93-440, as amended by PL 100-301)
|
Congress created the Big Cypress National Preserve in 1974, as one of the first national preserves within the National Park System.
Click
here to download the law in its entirety.
COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN NPS/FWC-2011
|
Click
here for the agreement.
CRITERIA FOR OFF-ROAD VEHICLE & HUNTING ACCESS WITHIN BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE IN RESPONSE TO SURFACE WATER LEVELS- AUGUST 2006
|
In recent years the occurrence of high and low water conditions have prompted the National Park Service to temporarily close areas of the Preserve to off-road vehicles, such as swamp buggies, airboats, and all-terrain vehicles. This
paper provides an overview of this subject, and discusses how hydrologic criteria can be used to assist future decision making.
BIG CYPRESS PROPERTY OWNERS QUESTION & ANSWERS- NOVEMBER 2005
|
This
document answers commonly asked questions regarding the ownership of private property within the boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve.
LONG RANGE INTERPRETIVE PLAN (LRIP)- 2002
|
The
LRIP presents a visitor experience vision of the Preserve, based on purpose, significance, and mission identified in the Preserve's Strategic Plan.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANAGEMENT PLAN- 2000
|
This
document guides the implementation and management of the recreational off-road vehicle trail system within the Preserve.
BIG CYPRESS LAND PROTECTION PLAN- 1991
|
This
document outlines the actions necessary to assure resource protection and provide essential public access.