News Release

Roads closed on some wildlife management areas in Orange, Osceola counties

August 20, 2008
Contact: Joy Hill, 352-732-1225

Because of flooding and road damage associated with Tropical Storm Fay, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has closed roads on 4 wildlife management areas (WMAs)in Orange and Osceola counties as follows:

Tosohatchee WMA (Orange) – All roads are closed to vehicular traffic until 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22.
Bull Creek WMA (Osceola) – All roads are closed to vehicular traffic until 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22.
Prairie Lakes WMA (Osceola) – Roads 18 and 19 are closed to vehicular traffic until 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22.
Three Lakes WMA (Osceola) – All roads are closed to vehicular traffic until 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22.

During road closures, the wildlife management areas are open for foot traffic. The FWC area biologists will reevaluate the roads by 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 to determine if they can be reopened or if the closure orders need to be extended.

Top of page

Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.