County commission express concern over proposed 30 slip boat dock at SGI state park

County commissioners expressed concerns this week over a proposed change in the St. George Island State Park management plan that would allow a 30 slip boat dock in the park.

The board issued a letter on Tuesday voicing concerns over the proposed boat dock which would also include a picnic pavilion and bathhouse for overnight stays.

5 state parks in Florida have something similar.

Commissioners said their biggest fear is that the dock would actually constitute a marina which could require closing oyster bars near the area.

There were also concerns raised about the lack of public input into the creation of the management plan – commissioners said if the public had been asked earlier the boat dock proposal would likely not have made it into the proposed plan.

A public hearing on the issue last month showed public sentiment is also against the dock.

The management plan spells out the various uses of the state park and any proposed changes that park may see over the next 10 years.

Other updates being proposed include creating a 30-site camping loop to expand family camping opportunities as well as adding more primitive campsites and six cabins.

They would also like to add bike lanes on each side of the main road in the park

Commissioners said they have no problems with the other changes to the management plan.

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