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• FWC hosting public meetings on Lake Okeechobee Management Plan

  Tuesday, November 9, 2021 -  The first meeting will be in Clewiston on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. at the John Boy Auditorium, and the second will be in Okeechobee on Thursday, Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Civic Center.

• Help plan the future of the Little Gator Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area

  Thursday, November 4, 2021 -  The FWC will present a draft 10-year management plan for the Little Gator Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area at a public hearing in Pasco County on Nov. 17.

• Manatees are in motion, it’s Manatee Awareness month

  Thursday, November 4, 2021 -  The FWC is reminding people on the water to slow down and look out for migrating manatees this time of year.

• FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Thursday, November 4, 2021 -  The FWC, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State Fish Art Contest again this year.

• FWC hosting public meeting on Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Plan

  Wednesday, November 3, 2021 -  The FWC will host a public meeting to gather feedback on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. at the Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E Dakin Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34741.

• FWC hosting public meeting on Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan

  Tuesday, November 2, 2021 -  The FWC has released a new draft Lake Management Plan for the Harris Chain of Lakes and will be hosting a public meeting to gather feedback on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m. at the Tavares Civic Center, 100 E. Caroline St, Tavares, FL 32778.

• For Hunters, November = Opportunity!

  Monday, November 1, 2021 -  The FWC offers special opportunities this month to introduce the next generation to hunting and conservation.

• Lang Lake closed from Nov. 1

  Friday, October 29, 2021 -  UPDATE: Lang Lake Fish Management Area remains closed until further notice.

• Lake management plans now available, FWC hosting public meetings

  Wednesday, October 27, 2021 -  Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Tuesday, October 26, 2021 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and where it could impact navigation access.