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FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Rousseau

July 07, 2017 

Invasive hydrilla will be treated only in boat trails, but water lettuce and water hyacinth will be treated throughout the lake. 

Free Women’s and Adult Saltwater Fishing Clinics coming up in Panama City Beach!

July 07, 2017 

Participants will take home a lifelong hobby and leave with a new appreciation for the marine environment.  

Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure starts July 10, followed by Big Bend trap closure

July 06, 2017 

This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water. 

Go primitive on St. Vincent Island or join the Dove Club

July 06, 2017 

Whether you prefer the solitude of hunting whitetails on St. Vincent Island or if you’d like to join the FWC’s Dove Club, you need to get your permit in July. 

Additional goliath grouper workshop scheduled July 31 in Lake Worth

July 05, 2017 

Fifteen workshops are scheduled across the state in August and October. Share your input and learn more about the current status of goliath grouper by attending one of these workshops.  

FWC to meet July 10-11 in Orlando

June 30, 2017 

The meeting both days starts at 8:30 a.m. and is open to the public. The public will be provided opportunities to speak on agenda items both days. 

FWC urges Fourth of July boaters to be careful, use beacons and enjoy Florida’s waterways

June 30, 2017 

The FWC urges boaters to use caution while boating on this busy holiday. Many boating accidents are caused by inattentiveness or improper lookout.  

On July 4 give space to nesting shorebirds, sea turtles

June 29, 2017 

Please respect shorebird and sea turtle areas that are posted to protect these vulnerable species, but remember not all nests are posted.  

Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Palm Coast promises day of learning, fun

June 29, 2017 

To find out more about fishing clinics for kids, go to MyFWC.com/Fishing and select the “Youth & Student” option under “Education.” 

Lang and Eagle lakes reopen June 30

June 29, 2017 

The two lakes were temporarily closed April 14 because of low water levels.  

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