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FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Apopka
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation. -
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FWC partners with RBFF to fund youth fishing education in Florida
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - The FWC and RBFF will support five organizations that help Florida’s Hispanic youth learn about conservation, fishing practices and fishing gear to create confident and responsible anglers. -
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FWC to conduct restoration project at Saint Andrew Bay
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - This project will restore seagrass habitat lost due to a vessel grounding event. FWC staff will first restore the grounding area to natural sediment grade followed by transplanting native seagrass. -
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April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season
Friday, April 7, 2023 - April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is also the last day to legally exclude bats that are roosting in your home or building. -
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Be BearWise this spring
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - Residents and visitors alike can reduce the potential of negative interactions with bears and other wildlife by removing food attractants and following other BearWise® practices. -
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Bay scallop season extended to 37 days in Pasco County
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - The recreational bay scallop season for this area opens July 1 and closes Aug. 6, allowing harvest to begin during the weekend in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. -
Help plan the future of Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - The public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Hendry County Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue in LaBelle. -
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FWC April 11 workshop in Okaloosa County encourages gopher tortoise conservation
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that could assist participants with establishing local gopher tortoise protection policies. -
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Give released reef fish a better chance: FWC, American Sportfishing Association, Coastal Conservation Association Florida remind anglers to carry barotrauma mitigation tools to help conserve reef fish
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - Starting April 1, anglers fishing from a vessel targeting reef fish will be required to have on board a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use to help conserve reef fish in state waters. -
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Save the date: FWC and Destin–Fort Walton Beach host 9th Annual Lionfish Festival May 20-21
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - This outdoor event is free, open to the public and will feature family-friendly activities, art, diving and marine conservation booths, live music, fillet demonstrations, and the world’s largest lionfish tournament, the Emerald Coast Open.
