January 20, 2012
2012 Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee Meeting Dates
The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Advisory Committee (ORVAC) will meet 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.
January 19, 2012
Preserve Hosting Landowners Meeting 02/11/2012
In a continuing effort to improve communication with landowners within the legislative boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve, National Park Service staff will hold a meeting at the Preserve Headquarters (located on U.S. 41 four miles east of S.R. 29) on Saturday, February 11th beginning at 1:00 p.m.
January 04, 2012
Exotic Vegetation Work on Turner River
The Turner River within Big Cypress National Preserve and its associated access and parking will be closed to all public access and travel beginning 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2012 through 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
December 28, 2011
South Florida National Parks Trust Supports Education Program
The South Florida National Parks Trust is a long standing partner of Big Cypress National Preserve. Once again the Trust has shown support for the Preserve's Swamp, Water and Me Program (S.W.A.M.P.) which aims at getting every Sixth Grade student in Collier County out of the classroom and into the waters of the Big Cypress Swamp.
December 16, 2011
THE PRESERVE Art Exhibition
"The Preserve" is an exciting art exhibition featuring the artistic works of previous Artists-In-Residence of Big Cypress National Preserve.
December 02, 2011
Prescribed Fire Activity Next Week
December 6 through 8, 2011 – Prescribed fire activity continues in the vicinity east of Concho Billie Trail and north of Mud Lake and Mud Lake Bypass Trails.
November 30, 2011
Release of Florida Panther K304/FP194
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Florida panther K304 -- now identified as FP194 -- was returned to Big Cypress National Preserve.
November 30, 2011
Prescribed Fire Activity 11/30 and 12/1
Big Cypress National Preserve will be conducting prescribed fires within the Turner River Unit on 11/30 and 12/1. The operation will take place east of Concho Billie Trail and north of Mud Lake and Mud Lake Bypass Trails.
November 28, 2011
2012 ORV Permits Go On Sale December 16
The 2012 Off-road Vehicle (ORV) permits for Big Cypress National Preserve will go on sale Friday, December 16.
November 23, 2011
December 6 ORV Advisory Committee
The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Advisory Committee (ORVAC) will meet at the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center, 33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141 from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 6.
November 16, 2011
Swamp Heritage Days Event
Join us at the welcome center for Swamp Heritage Days, December 2 & 3. Be one of the first to see the new historical swamp buggy exhibit and learn about swamp heritage through exploring the Rob Storter folk art collection located at the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center and Oasis Visitor Center auditoriums. Park Rangers, volunteers and a local expert will share swamp heritage through programs and activities.
November 10, 2011
Staying on the Trails at Big Cypress
With the designation of Off-Road Vehicle trails throughout all of Big Cypress National Preserve, the National Park Service is working hard at getting the word out to ORVers that staying on designated trails is imperative.
October 31, 2011
Big Cypress Initiates FY 12 Prescribed Fire Season
On Wednesday, October 26 the Fire and Aviation Division at Big Cypress National Preserve initiated the beginning of the FY 2012 prescribed fire season.
October 28, 2011
Release of Florida Panther K304
On Tuesday, November 1, 2011, Florida panther K304 will be returned to the Preserve. Due to water level conditions in the swamp this action is canceled until further notice.
October 19, 2011
Fee Program Proposal Public Meetings
Big Cypress National Preserve has been preparing a Fee Program Proposal to consider increasing existing camping fees at Monument Lake and Midway Campgrounds as well as dump station fees at Dona Drive and Midway Campgrounds.
July 13, 2011
Preserve Goes to Designated Trail Use Only for ORVs
Effective July 22, 2011, the National Park Service announces that off-road vehicle (ORV) use within all units of Big Cypress National Preserve will be along designated trail routes only.
