FWC 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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SRWMD feasibility study could lead to benefits
for Cedar Key, Levy County
LIVE OAK, FLA, Feb. 16, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board, during its February meeting, authorized staff to perform a feasibility study for potential water supply and wastewater…
Read MoreVolunteer donations fund Lake Apopka project
PALATKA, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 — Thanks to donations made to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the St. Johns River Water Management District and volunteers were able to provide a…
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hosting a meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Members of the public are invited to participate in-person and online. …
Read MoreFWC Update on East Coast Manatee Mortality Event
With both cooler air and water temperatures throughout the state, manatees continue to gather in large numbers at many warm water sites. This week, staff estimated there were almost 400…
Read MoreSRWMD launches algae monitoring pilot program
MADISON, FLA, JAN. 3, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has launched a pilot project in Madison County that will monitor algae in local springs. Launched in late December, the initial…
Read MoreFWC seeks input on draft management plans for Harris Chain of Lakes and Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the draft Lake Management Plans for the Harris Chain of Lakes and Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. The drafts…
Read MoreFWC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinate to protect manatees
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are working to address a manatee unusual mortality event (UME) along Florida’s Atlantic coast.…
Read MoreHelp plan the future of the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area
Help plan the future of the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present the draft elements of…
Read MoreNovember is Manatee Awareness Month!
November is Manatee Awareness Month and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding people on the water to slow down and look out for migrating manatees this…
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