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Upcoming Public Hearings

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a PUBLIC HEARING for the FWC Lead Managed Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area located in Monroe County, Florida.

6:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Marathon Government Center
2nd Floor
2798 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050

PURPOSE: To receive public comment regarding considerations for the FWC’s ten-year Management Plan for the FWC Lead Managed Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA).

This hearing is being held EXCLUSIVELY for discussion of the DRAFT Florida Keys WEA Management Plan, otherwise referred to as the Management Prospectus. This meeting will not address area hunting or fishing regulations. For more information on the process for FWC rule and regulation development visit our Proposed Rules Changes webpage at  https://myfwc.com/about/rules-regulations/proposed-rule-changes/.

A Management Prospectus for the Florida Keys WEA and a copy of the agenda is available upon request from Elizabeth Norregaard or Christina Omran by mail at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-160; by telephone at (850) 510-1823; or by email at Ann.Norregaard@MyFWC.com or Christina.Omran@MyFWC.com.  

 Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting should notify the agency at least five calendar days before the meeting by calling (850) 488-6411 or contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice), if you are hearing or speech impaired. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you need more information, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

  FWC, Office of Human Resources

620 S Meridian Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 488-6411

Or write to: 

Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Rights

Department of the Interior

1849 C Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20240

We want to hear from you!  Review the FWC Land Management Plans currently under development and submit your comments.