FWC reaches major milestone with release of genetically pure hatchery-raised shoal bass
Freshwater fisheries researchers and managers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) successfully released 3,300 hatchery-raised shoal bass fingerlings (young fish) into the Chipola River in May. In…
Read MoreInnovative nutrient reduction project begins on Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is leading a new, innovative project to remove invasive aquatic plants and evaluate nutrients removed to improve water quality in Lake Okeechobee…
Read MoreFWC begins habitat enhancement project on Lake Jackson
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is conducting a large-scale habitat restoration project on Lake Jackson within Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area in Osceola County. Throughout the fall…
Read MoreSlow Down! Manatees on the Move!
As water temperatures warm, manatees naturally disperse from their winter habitats, traveling to other areas of the state and beyond. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking…
Read MoreHelp FWC monitor freshwater turtle die-offs due to virus
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to study a fatal virus infecting freshwater turtles statewide and is asking the public’s assistance in reporting sightings of sick, strangely…
Read MoreClimate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
Some 270 top scientists from 67 countries, including two NOAA scientists, have published a large-scale report on climate change. The report, Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability, was released…
Read MoreNew FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect
At its December 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regulation changes that will help further diamondback terrapin conservation by preventing them from being collected from…
Read MoreEast Coast Manatee Mortality Event Update
Last week, a large-scale rescue operation was organized by FWC’s marine mammal response team in Port St. John with the goal of rescuing numerous distressed manatees reported and monitored earlier…
Read MoreCould sinkhole overflows help meet water supply demands? Study looks to find out.
LIVE OAK, FLA, MAR. 2, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will soon begin a feasibility study to determine if sinkhole overflow can be used to help meet water supply demands…
Read MoreFWC Commission approves rules to allow the production and sale of largemouth bass
At their March meeting, Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rules to allow for the production and sale of Florida largemouth bass as a food…
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