• The Florida panther's watchful gaze- Courtesy- Ralph Arwood

    Big Cypress

    National Preserve Florida

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  • Fire Activity

    Currently there is fire activity within the Preserve. More »

  • Campfire Ban in Effect.

    Due to severe fire conditions campfires restrictions are currently in place. More »

  • 2013 Zone 4 Closure

    Beginning at 12:01 am Monday, April 8, 2013, the Zone 4 airboat access within Big Cypress National Preserve will be closed due to low water conditions. More »

  • Campground Closures

    Beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, August 16 camping will be available at the Midway Campground and the “loop” in the Bear Island Campground within Big Cypress National Preserve. All other established campgrounds will be closed. More »

Written Public Comments- 2011

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 01/2011

Frank Denninger email, 1/10/11 (28.5 KB, .doc file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 03/2011

Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Aboriginal People letter, 3/23/11 (279.3 KB, PDF file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 05/2011

Frank Denninger email, 5/11/11 (29.5 KB, .doc file)

Lyle McCandless email, 5/30/11 (31.5 KB, .doc file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 07/2011

Frank Denninger email, 7/13/11 (30.0 KB, .doc file)

Frank Denninger email, 7/21/11 (29.0 KB, .doc file)

Frank Denninger email, 7/28/11 (28.5 KB, .doc file)

David Whidden email, 7/28/11 (28.5 KB, .doc file)

Gloria and Tom Roses letter, 7/21/11 (2.2 MB, PDF file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 8/2011

Frank Denninger email, 8/5/11 (363.0 KB, .doc file)

Comments from the Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Aboriginal People, 8/8/11
(1.1 MB, PDF file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 9/2011

Frank Denninger email, 9/4/11 (30.5 KB, .doc file)

Comments from the Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Aboriginal People, 9/12/11
(134.5 KB, PDF file)

Jack Moller 9/29/11 email and NPS 10/3/11 response (34.5 KB, .doc file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 10/2011

David Severns email, 10/3/11 (30.0 KB, .doc file)

Jack Moller email, 10/7/11 (28.0 KB, .doc file)

Tony Brock email, 10/12/11 (29.5 KB, .doc file)

Frank Denninger email, 10/17/11 (31.5 KB, .doc file)

Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Aboriginal People letter, 10/20/11 (345.4 KB, PDF file)

Lyle McCandless email, 10/26/11 (35.5 KB, .doc file)

Rick Varela email, 10/26/11 (28.0 KB, .doc file)

Jadon Hull email, 10/31/11 (26.0 KB, .doc file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 11/2011

Frank Denninger email, 11/5/11 (28.0 KB, .doc file)

David Whidden email, 11/21/11 (27.5 KB, .doc file)

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - 12/2011

Document Content: Moller 12/7/11, email and NPS response (38.0 KB, .doc file)

Letter from Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Aboriginal People, 12/6/11
(482.1 KB, PDF file)

Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published.

Did You Know?

Bear in a tree.

Many do not expect to see bears in Florida. Actually, we have a healthy population within the state. Big Cypress is one of their ideal habitats in southwest Florida. If camping in the area, be sure to keep your camp "bear proof."