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Office of Greenways & Trails (PDF 225kb)
The Office of
Greenways & Trails (OGT) is working to establish a
statewide system of greenways and trails for
recreation, conservation, and alternative transportation. Our efforts are guided by a
legislatively adopted plan titled "Connecting Florida's
Communities." View a
summary of the plan (PDF 1.5 mb) or request a hardcopy by
calling 850-245-2052.
FUNDING
OGT provides grants for the development of both motorized and
non-motorized recreational trail projects through the
Recreational
Trails Program. We also administer the $4.5 million
Florida
Greenways and Trails Land Acquisition Program under the
Florida Forever Act.
COORDINATION
& DESIGNATION
OGT's Regional
Greenways and Trails Coordinators (PDF 261 kb) work directly
with local governments, developers, private landowners and
state and federal agencies to facilitate the establishment of
the statewide system of greenways and trails. The Office
also administers the
Florida
Greenways and Trails Designation Program which formally
defines the statewide system through designation of public and
private lands.
PUBLIC
INFORMATION
In order to educate and inform Florida residents and visitors
about greenways and trails, OGT
publishes the quarterly Connections
newsletter,
offers the online
Florida
Greenways and Trails Guide, provides an environmental
education program called Team
Green, sponsors special events, creates promotional materials, and distributes
information regarding greenways and trails.
LAND MANAGEMENT
OGT manages several State
Trails throughout Florida and the Marjorie Harris
Carr Cross Florida Greenway, a 110 mile long conservation
and recreation corridor spanning Putnam, Marion, Citrus and
Levy counties in north central Florida. The Greenway
includes a network of hiking, biking, equestrian and paddling
trails.
Office of
Greenways & Trails
Jena Brooks, Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
MS 795
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
850-245-2052 or toll free 1-877-822-5208
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