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• FWC proposes rule to modify fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

  Tuesday, February 21, 2023 -  The proposed rule is designed to address ongoing entanglement, injury and mortality of seabirds that continue to occur at this location, reduce angler-seabird interactions and further seabird conservation while continuing to allow the tradition of fishing to continue.

• FWC to conduct restoration project at Lake Kissimmee

  Thursday, February 16, 2023 -  The FWC will plant 325,000 native aquatic plants to help restore this world-renowned sportfishing lake.

• FWC Feb. 14 workshop in St. Lucie County encourages gopher tortoise conservation

  Friday, February 10, 2023 -  The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that can assist participants with establishing local gopher tortoise protection policies.

• FWC and partners expand vital conservation corridor with Hendrie Ranch conservation easement

  Friday, February 10, 2023 -  The property lies within some of the state’s existing high-priority land acquisition projects, including the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Florida Forever project and the Hendrie Ranch project of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.

• FWC and SJRWMD begin habitat enhancement project on St. Johns Water Management Area - Stick Marsh/Farm 13

  Tuesday, February 7, 2023 -  A drawdown will be conducted from February-August 2023, where water will be released and the low water levels will stimulate growth of aquatic plants.

• FWC to meet Feb. 21 and 22 in Jacksonville

  Monday, February 6, 2023 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget promotes natural resource restoration initiatives and supports law enforcement

  Thursday, February 2, 2023 -  Included in the Governor’s budget are high-priority conservation items including eradication and control of pythons and other nonnative fish and wildlife species, enhanced protections for Florida’s manatees and sea turtles, statewide seagrass restoration support, and support for law enforcement.

• Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!

  Wednesday, February 1, 2023 -  This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the state. The deadline to enter is Feb. 28 – start your entry today!

• FWC thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida for its continued sponsorship

  Tuesday, January 31, 2023 -  Through the partnership, five additional schools were funded this year for the School Fishing Club Program, helping more students learn about ethical angling, conservation,

• Spotted seatrout harvest closes in Western Panhandle on Feb. 1

  Thursday, January 26, 2023 -  Spotted seatrout harvest will reopen in the Western Panhandle Management Region March 1, 2023.