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Contact: Project Contact: Tatiana Marquez, 305-242-7821
Contact: Media Contact: Allyson Gantt, 786-610-8023
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking input as we begin to develop a site plan for the Shark Valley area of Everglades National Park. The purpose of this project is to enhance the visitor experience, safety and park operations at Shark Valley as envisioned in the park’s 2015 General Management Plan (GMP). The site plan will address issues of unsafe parking, flooding on the Entrance and Tram Roads and improvements to the administrative complex.
The public can view the project newsletter and meeting notices, and submit comments directly on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment site at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/sharkvalley.
The newsletter provides information about the project and alternative concepts. Once on the website select “Open For Comment” from the left column.
The NPS will host two virtual civic engagement meetings regarding the site plan, to take place Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. and Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. A link to join the virtual public meetings may be accessed via the project website under “Meeting Notices.” The meetings will begin with a presentation, followed by a moderated question and answer session.
The National Park Service values input from the public. The preferred method for providing comments is via the project website under “Open For Comment.” Comments may also be submitted in writing to:
Pedro M. Ramos, Superintendent
Everglades National Park Headquarters
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733
The public comment period is now open and ends on Feb. 28, 2021. Mailed comments should be postmarked no later than Feb. 28, 2021.
For more information or questions about the proposed Shark Valley Site Plan, contact Tatiana Marquez, Park Planner at 305-242-7821 or e-mail us.
Last updated: February 3, 2021