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• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Tuesday, January 28, 2025 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact flood protection and access to navigation.

• FWC to host virtual public meetings on bass taxonomy rule updates

  Monday, January 27, 2025 -  The purpose of these meetings is to provide updates on recent taxonomic changes that recognize Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a species distinct from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).

• Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force releases third consensus document

  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 -  This milestone report highlights advancements achieved in the focal areas of health, communications, and management and response, with research to advance pertinent knowledge in each area since the publication of its previous recommendations in 2021.

• FWC first U.S. agency to receive recommendation for accreditation in North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

  Friday, January 17, 2025 -  The North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program assessment team has recommended that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement become the first agency in the U.S. to receive accreditation. The NAWLEA board will vote in March and, if approved, the FWC would be the first agency in the U.S. to be accredited through the NAWLEA program.

• FWC seeking public input on Levy County manatee zones

  Tuesday, January 14, 2025 -  The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 21, at the Inglis Community Center, 137 Highway 40 West in Inglis.

• FWC, partners celebrate the grand opening of new fishing pier in Lake City

  Monday, January 13, 2025 -  The new pier, dedicated in memory of Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Al Harter, a World War II veteran, offers residents and visitors a prime location for fishing, family gatherings and enjoying the scenic beauty of Lake Montgomery.

• FWC: New year, new TrophyCatch website!

  Thursday, January 9, 2025 -  The redesigned site has exciting features, including improved functionality, enhanced security and seamless integration with the GoOutdoors Florida licensing platform.

• FWC enhances boater safety with interactive waterway app campaign

  Wednesday, January 8, 2025 -  Over 1 million boat owners in Florida now have access to the following benefits and safety features in the free DECKEE app.

• FWC shares reminders about cold weather impacts on wildlife

  Tuesday, January 7, 2025 -  As much of the state experiences significantly colder temperatures, the FWC is sharing reminders about what to do – and what not to do – when seeing certain wildlife that could be impacted by the colder weather.

• Quarter 3 application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens Jan. 3

  Thursday, January 2, 2025 -  The application period will remain open for 10 days and will close on Jan. 13.