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• The Florida Fishing Trail is coming soon to Hardee County!

  Friday, March 24, 2023 -  The Florida Fishing Trail will feature a series of freshwater lakes and is estimated to be complete in Spring 2024.

• Go slow and look out below – manatees are on the move

  Thursday, March 23, 2023 -  Spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for manatees as the slow-moving mammals naturally disperse from their winter refuges, traveling to other parts of the state and beyond.

• FWC seeks public comment on proposed designated anchoring areas in Monroe County

  Thursday, March 23, 2023 -  Due to changes to section 327.4108, Florida Statutes that the Legislature approved last year, the FWC will adopt rules establishing anchoring areas, along with maximum allowable vessel drafts, throughout Monroe County.

• Spring brings more activity from Florida’s wildlife

  Wednesday, March 22, 2023 -  By becoming more aware of spring wildlife activity, Florida residents and visitors alike can help conserve our native species and reduce conflicts with them.

• FWC and DEP Visit Southwest Florida to Survey Red Tide Conditions and Ensure Local Needs Are Being Met

  Friday, March 17, 2023 -  The state is taking an “all-hands-on-deck” approach to respond to the red tide impacting Florida’s west coast.

• FWC statewide snook workshops start next week 

  Thursday, March 16, 2023 -  FWC staff is proposing to establish 10 new management regions with snook regulations based on the status of the fishery in each region.

• FWC removes first vessels through the newly created Vessel Turn-In Program

  Tuesday, March 14, 2023 -  VTIP is a key component of Florida’s derelict vessel prevention program. This voluntary program is designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict.

• Tips to safely co-exist with alligators

  Monday, March 13, 2023 -  Warmer temperatures mean alligators are more active and visible. The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on South Lake

  Monday, March 13, 2023 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Brevard County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation and flood protection.

• Nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts for sea turtles and waterbirds

  Friday, March 10, 2023 -  To help nesting sea turtles and waterbirds, give them space, minimize disturbances, and keep beaches clean and dark.