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    Everglades

    National Park Florida

Plan Process

Park Planning >> Acquisition of FPL Lands EIS >> Current Page

The Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Company Lands in the East Everglades Expansion Area will have a number of opportunities for the public and partner agencies to learn about the proposal and comment on this project. Below is the current estimated project schedule.

 
Step 1. Initiate project - January 2011
Step 2. Conduct public scoping - May - July 2011
Step 3. Develop and refine alternatives - August 2011
Step 4. Prepare Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) - August 2011 - January 2012
Step 5. Distribute DEIS to public and host public meeting - February - April 2012
Step 6. Analyze and respond to public comment - April to June 2012
Step 7. Prepare Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) - June - September 2012
Step 8. Distribute FEIS to the public - September 2012
Step 9. Prepare and sign Record of Decision - October 2012

Did You Know?

White-tailed Deer

Over forty species of mammals inhabit Everglades National Park. Though they often utilize drier habitats, many are also adapted to the semi-aquatic habitats of the Everglades.  White-tailed Deer can often be seen wading through the sawgrass prairies.