On February 23, 2007, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission
(FWC) dedicated the new Florida Bass Conservation
Center (FBCC). Its overall mission is "To conduct and utilize
essential research to optimize production, stocking and recruitment
of Florida black basses, and to facilitate integrated conservation
management of Florida's freshwater fisheries resources." In
2009, it was awarded the Outstanding Sport Fish Restoration
Project of the Year, for infrastructure enhancements by the
American Fisheries Society.
The Florida Bass Conservation Center address is: 3583 CR 788,
Webster, FL 33597
Directions to the Florida Bass Conservation Center
Volunteer Opportunities
Bass Conservation Center volunteers can assist biological staff
in all aspects of fish culture and center management, including:
daily feeding and tank cleaning, stocking activities throughout the
state, collecting nutrition or genetic data, grounds and building
maintenance, weekend kids fishing events, and mechanical
maintenance.
How to sign up
For more information on any of these opportunities or to sign up
as a volunteer, E-mail the program
coordinator.
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