Posts by FLMS
East 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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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.…
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