Public Access Threatened at Biscayne National Park
Protect Boating and Fishing Access

The National Park Service at Biscayne National Park recently released a
draft General Management Plan (GMP), which proposes to close over 20
percent of public waters to recreational boating and fishing. Numerous
stakeholders are opposed to this broad public access closure, including
the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

The Park Service’s proposals include establishment of between a 10,000
to 21,000-acre marine reserve within Biscayne National Park’s
boundaries. This vast marine reserve would entirely prohibit
recreational fishing. Additionally, the Park’s plans establish several
“no combustion engine zones” which act as de facto closure of the Park’s
waters to boating, as engine powered boats will find it nearly
impossible to launch from shore and other prohibited areas within the park.

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http://www.capwiz.com/nmma/issues/al...740581&type=CO