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Unit Name: Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park<br />

Acres: 3,999.32 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State park protects four miles <strong>of</strong> salt marsh coastline along the Gulf <strong>of</strong><br />

Mexico in western Pasco County. The salt spring is an amazing 320 feet deep. The park has a<br />

picnic pavilion, tables, informational kiosk and a short hiking trail. Access improvements and a<br />

new day use/canoe and kayak launch facility is planned for the initial park development, when<br />

funding becomes available.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Work on exotic plan maintenance and control surpassed park goals.<br />

• CSO purchased 2 each Wildlife Motion Cameras for wildlife data recording and park security.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• CSO sponsored Crews Park Earth day Event.<br />

• Werner Boyce Halloween event surpassed 08-09 attendance.<br />

• Hosted and supported annual Port Richey Kayak Race.<br />

• Established Ranger lead kayak and canoe tours.<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Initial Road and entrance <strong>complete</strong>d.<br />

Other<br />

• Developed relationship with local Wal-Mart to ensure that debris and trash do not encroach on<br />

park property.<br />

293<br />

2001

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