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 agency's policy of civic engagement. It is envisioned that the committee will strengthen the relationship that the NPS has with its partners and communities. The Committee will be comprised of individuals that represent (1) Sportsmen / ORV users; (2) landowners; (3) academia; (4) environmental advocates; (5) the State government, and (6) Tribal Governments.

2009 Meeting Calendar Future board meetings are scheduled for -

*Canceled* Tuesday, July 21, 3:30 – 8:00 p.m., Everglades City Community Center

*Canceled* Tuesday, September 15, 3:30 – 8:00 p.m., Everglades City Community Center

Tuesday, December 1, 3:30 – 8:00 p.m., Big Cypress National Preserve Headquarters

Board Members

John Adornato
Franklin Adams
Robin Barnes
David Denham
Edwin Everham
Manley Fuller
Karl Greer
Chuck Hampton
Wayne Jenkins
Laurie McDonald
Barbara Jean Powell
Marsha Connell
Curt Witthoff
Ed Woods

To submit general comments to the committee click here.

To submit requests for future agenda topics click here.

For updates on meetings and public documents related to the ORV Advisory Committee click here.