complete agenda - Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Unit Name: John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
Acres: 310.77
Description:
Managing
Agency:
DRP
221
Current Management Plan
Approved:
Perfect for a day at the beach or a family picnic, this park provides an abundance of recreational
activities. Visitors will enjoy fishing, surf casting, canoeing, swimming, nature study, boating and
picnicking.
Accomplishments:
Resource Management
• The park’s successful exotic removal efforts have resulted in the reoccurrence of a highly
endangered species, Jacquemontia reclinata.
• Planted approximately 100,000 sea oats.
• Staff was involved in the “Priority Setting Workgroup” with NOAA to assist in formulation of a
plan to manage the coral reefs of Florida.
Visitor Services
• The park was honored with the installation of a historical landmark plaque for its historical
significance as an African-American beach when segregation was the rule in Florida.
Capital Improvements
• Replace boat ramp wood materials with recycled plastic wood and concrete piles.
• Modified nine parking lots to meet ADA requirements.
Other
• Worked with Nova Southeastern University to provide solar powered energy throughout the
park in the near future.
• Worked with Nova Southeastern University and the City of Hollywood to turn over our sewer
force main to the city for ownership and maintenance.
• Worked with Broward County, Port Everglades, and Corps of Engineers to resolve erosion
problems.
• The park was instrumental in securing support from Port Everglades for the reduction of lighting
effects on nesting sea turtles.
• Hosted a “Living Green Fair” attracting over 10,000 participants.
• Earth Day events are conducted yearly with tree donations and plantings.
2001