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• FWC approves rule enabling grant-funded removal of at risk/public nuisance vessels

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  Removing at-risk/public nuisance vessels before they become derelict will save Florida taxpayers money.

• FWC approves rules establishing livery permit requirements and new boating safety education topics, requirements

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  The changes align FWC rules with recent legislative changes, will improve public safety and increase accountability related to liveries.

• FWC Officer Dillan Hudson named 2022 Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  The annual award honors a state officer whose efforts show outstanding performance and achievement among sworn conservation law enforcement personnel.

• FWC now accepting applications for newly created Vessel Turn-In Program

  Monday, November 28, 2022 -  VTIP is a voluntary program designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict.

• FWC’s Wildlife Alert now using Tip411 system for better communication

  Wednesday, October 19, 2022 -  The public can contact FWC Law Enforcement by downloading an easy-to-use iPhone or Android app: “FWC Wildlife Alert.”

• FWC Officer Specialist Nicole Basford named 2022 Operation Dry Water Officer of the Year

  Monday, October 17, 2022 -  Officer Specialist Basford currently serves in Bay County and is a 10-year veteran of conservation law enforcement.

• FWC creates hotline to address thousands of vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian

  Thursday, October 13, 2022 -  The public can report vessels on Florida waters that are displaced or damaged by calling the Hurricane Ian Vessel Hotline at 850-488-5600, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Second wave of FWC officers on the way to assist with Hurricane Ian response

  Wednesday, October 5, 2022 -  Soon after Hurricane Ian came ashore in Florida, FWC officers deployed to assist people in need.

• FWC arrests 2 for Monroe County lobster violations

  Thursday, September 1, 2022 -  On Aug. 31, a yearlong resource investigation by state and federal authorities ended with the arrest of two men from the Lower Keys.

• FWC Lt. Seth Wagner appointed state Boating Law Administrator

  Monday, August 8, 2022 -  Lt. Wagner will replace retiring BLA, Capt. Gary Klein.