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Unit Name: Falling Waters State Park<br />

Acres: 173.34<br />

Description:<br />

Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Falling Waters State Park contains a unique waterfall where a stream cascades 100 feet into a<br />

sinkhole. Visitors are treated to an overlook <strong>of</strong> the falls from below the rim <strong>of</strong> the sinkhole on a<br />

boardwalk and observation deck. Swimming, fishing, hiking and family and primitive group<br />

camping are the recreational activities available at this northwestern <strong>Florida</strong> state park.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Completed prescribed burning <strong>of</strong> all burn zones.<br />

• Constructed boardwalk on trails to eliminate erosion issues.<br />

• Increased exotic control measures throughout park.<br />

• Cleaned debris from sinkholes.<br />

• Monitored bat populations for habitat quality.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Increased programs to school groups both on- and <strong>of</strong>f- site.<br />

• Record visitation for annual event entitled “Legends and Lore”.<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Replaced boardwalk near Falls and constructed overlook for view <strong>of</strong> Falls.<br />

• Replaced swimming area restroom with new ADA compliant restroom.<br />

Other<br />

• Logged record number <strong>of</strong> volunteer hours for all phases <strong>of</strong> park operations.<br />

191<br />

2007

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