Invasive
Innovative 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 thanks volunteers for helping with Lake O research project
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) thanks volunteers who helped remove invasive plants on Lake Okeechobee near Bird Island. Volunteers worked alongside FWC staff hand pulling Azolla pinnata,…
Read MoreNonnative Species Rules Update
At its February 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved new rules addressing the importation, breeding, and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles. The new rules move 16…
Read MoreStop the spread of invasive zebra mussels
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking for the public’s help in stopping the spread of the invasive zebra mussel. This species might cause devastating impacts to…
Read MoreFLMS Position on Current FWC IPM Pause
FLMS Position on Current FWC IPM Pause February 15, 2019 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionMr. Eric SuttonExecutive Director620 South Meridian St.Tallahassee FL, 32399 Dear Executive Director Sutton, The Florida…
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