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• FWC announces winner of the School Fishing Club Conservation Project Competition

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  The Grand Prize winner, J.W. Mitchell High School fishing team, completed various conservation projects including cleaning up their local waterways and working to restore vital aquatic habitat.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Martin County

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• FWC partners with NOAA and U.S. Coast Guard for sea turtle protection training

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -  A series of patrols and offshore boardings focused on inspecting TEDs and ensuring compliance with federal and state fishing regulations.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Water Safety Month and Safe Boating Week in Florida

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -  We are grateful for his recognition of this important month and week urging Floridians and visitors to safely enjoy Florida’s beautiful waterways.

• FWC conducting Lake Okeechobee aquatic plant management this week

  Monday, May 20, 2024 -  Management areas include the lake’s northwest marsh between Buckhead and Dyess canals. A total of 2,400 acres of torpedograss, a Category I invasive species, will be managed.

• Share the shore with sea turtles and shorebirds

  Monday, May 20, 2024 -  Beachgoers can help ensure nesting success for both sea turtles and beach-nesting birds by giving them space, removing beach furniture and trash before leaving for the day, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests.

• FWC reminds boaters National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24

  Friday, May 17, 2024 -  To reduce the number of boating accidents, the FWC encourages boaters to pay attention, maintain 360-degree awareness at all times and take a boater safety course.

• ICYMI: Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund Cast $400,000 Lifeline to Revive Lake George

  Wednesday, May 15, 2024 -  Thanks to this funding, the project will meticulously restore the lake's submerged vegetation with the construction of protective enclosures around eelgrass to foster its growth.

• FWC, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Florida State Parks partnering with American Canoe Association for ‘Kayaking 101’ instruction to kick off National Safe Boating Week

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024 -  Now in its third year, this annual event has produced significant results.

• FWC identifies vessel of interest in fatal Key Biscayne boating accident

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024 -  On May 11, FWC officers were notified of a boating incident in Biscayne Bay near Nixon Beach Sandbar in Miami-Dade County.