40E-7.511. Policy and Purpose

The purpose of Rules 40E-7.511 through 40E-7.539, F.A.C., hereinafter “this Part,” is to further implement the legislative intent expressed in Sections 259.101, 373.016(3)(i), 373.1391, and 373.1395, F.S., and therefore, to establish regulations governing public access to certain District lands and use of said lands for nature based recreation and allied purposes. It is the intent of these regulations to protect the water resources, native plant communities, fish and wildlife populations, and related natural features of these lands together with any historic and cultural improvements thereon.