NALMS Statement to the Membership
FLMS is an affiliate member of NALMS and wishes to share this information with its members. 17 March 2025 Dear NALMS Members, The North American Lake Management Society prides itself…
Read MoreFWC to host virtual public meetings on bass taxonomy rule updates
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend two virtual public meetings to discuss updates to rule language reflecting recent taxonomic changes to bass species as outlined…
Read MoreEPA Launches New Initiative to Tackle PFAS, Identify Emerging Contaminants in Water
WASHINGTON – On November 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a new, no-cost technical assistance effort focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants…
Read MoreContinued success in native planting efforts enhances Lake Apopka’s health
PALATKA, Fla. Aug. 13, 2024 — Lake Apopka, Florida’s fourth-largest lake, is experiencing a revival thanks to a four-decade, $200 million restoration effort led by the St. Johns River Water…
Read MoreLargemouth Bass are Now Florida Bass!
Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name! The American Fisheries Society established the Florida Bass as a separate species from the largemouth bass. This means that in…
Read MoreNew FDA Web Page Available for Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Foods
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a new web page about microplastics and nanoplastics in foods. The new page includes information on what is known about the health…
Read MoreEPA Releases New Science-Based Recommendations to Help More States, Tribes, and Territories Reduce Exposure to PFAS in Fish
WASHINGTON – Today, July 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued updated recommendations under the Clean Water Act for contaminants that states, Tribes, and territories should consider monitoring in locally caught, freshwater…
Read MoreNational Wetlands Inventory Survey
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wetlands Inventory program (NWI) is seeking feedback from existing or potential data users regarding the NWI Geospatial Dataset. The purpose of this…
Read MoreCall for Public Comment on Draft Prospectus for First U.S. National Nature Assessment
Public comments are requested on the draft prospectus for the first U.S. National Nature Assessment. The assessment will evaluate the status, trends, and future projections regarding America’s lands, waters, wildlife,…
Read MoreFWC Commissioners approve new rule creating Weeki Wachee Springs Protection Zone
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a final rule establishing a Springs Protection Zone restricting beaching, mooring, anchoring and grounding of vessels on…
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