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FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lochloosa Lake
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - The FWC will treat 32 acres of invasive hydrilla in the Alachua County lake along the northeastern shoreline where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation. -
FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Jackson County
Monday, April 17, 2023 - Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address. -
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FWC conducting aquatic habitat enhancement in Everglades WMA Complex
Friday, April 14, 2023 - This project should improve native plant diversity, wildlife foraging opportunities and recreational access through a combination of aerial herbicide treatments and prescribed burns in wetland areas of the Everglades WMA Complex that are populated with dense, monotypic invasive cattail. -
FWC issues preliminary statement regarding captive snake euthanasia at Broward County facility
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - The FWC Division of Law Enforcement is determining the full details of this incident and more information will be released as soon as it is verified and appropriate. Assembling the information and records may take time but the FWC is committed to providing it. -
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.
