Originally published on Fox4 by Andrew Shipley on August 23, 2024
“If it starts to go into one place, even if this is on the opposite end of the coast from us, we have to really start thinking about the big picture,” said Codty Pierce, Calusa Waterkeeper
Florida DEP’s Great Outdoor Initiative has groups like the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Calusa Waterkeeper concerned about changes to nine Florida state parks could mean to others in the state.
“When you take it from the stance of a lot of us that participate in outdoor activities, especially those that are more nature minded, this feels like a direct assault,” said Pierce.
According to the initiative, these parks could see disc golf courses and pickleball courts added. Plus, two state parks could have 350 hotel room lodges built, while another could have three golf courses built.
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