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Big Cypress National Preserve
ORV Advisory Committee

The ORV Advisory Committee was established pursuant to the Preserve's 2000 Recreational Off-road Vehicle Management Plan and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 to examine issues and make recommendations regarding the management of ORVs within the Preserve.

The establishment of the Committee fulfills the requirements of the Preserve's Off Road Vehicle Plan and is consistent with the National Park Service's policy of civic engagement. The Committee is comprised of individuals representing a broad range of backgrounds, knowledge and skills.

2012 Meeting Calendar All meetings will be held at the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center, 33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141 from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates in 2012: Thursday, February 16; Tuesday, May 15; Thursday, August 30; and,
Wednesday, November 7.

Board Members - Franklin Adams; John Adornato; Robin Barnes; Jim Coletta; Brad Cornell; David Denham; Edwin Everham; Manley Fuller; Karl Greer; Jorge Gutierrez; Chuck Hampton; Wayne Jenkins; Laurie McDonald; Barbara Jean Powell; Jennifer Richards; Dennis Wilson; Curt Witthoff

To submit general comments to the committee click here.

To submit requests for future agenda topics click here.

Click here to go to documents related to the advisory committee.

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Last Updated: January 20, 2012 at 08:09 MST