Issues and Concerns Identified by the Public
If you would like to read a condensed version of the public comments, please go to www.parkplanning.nps.gov underEverglades- Flamingo CSP/EA – Documents – Public Comments Condensed. Alternatives Development and Draft CSP Substantial progress has been made in the past four months. During the public involvement process more than 1,000 comments were received. The planning team is currently preparing the draft plan. Three alternatives are being developed for Flamingo and will be described in the draft CSP. At this point, the alternatives can be summarized as follows: Alternative A: No Action. This alternative is required under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) for use as a base line to measure the impacts of other alternatives on park resources and visitor experience. Flamingo would function with current uses. Only the campground would be available for overnight use. Alternative B: This alternative would replace what existed in Flamingo (lodge, cottages, restaurant, amphitheater) using sustainable building practices. Some of the facilities might be repositioned. Facilities would be re-built as elevated structures. Alternative C: This alternative would establish Flamingo as a world-class eco-tourism destination. A wider range and more creative set of sustainable principles suited to Flamingo’s particular environment would be used; including site design, energy management, water supply, waste prevention and ‘green’ architecture. |
Last updated: April 14, 2015