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Tips to help people and pets safely co-exist with alligators
Monday, March 15, 2021 - To help keep people and pets safer when spending time near the water, the Florida FWC is introducing a new graphic outlining important safety tips. -
Prescribed burn planned on Lake Okeechobee
Monday, March 15, 2021 - The FWC, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, plans to conduct a prescribed burn in Moonshine Bay Marsh on the west side of Lake Okeechobee this week, weather permitting. -
FWC hosts first Florida WildQuest event May 1-9
Friday, March 12, 2021 - Florida residents and visitors are encouraged to grab their mobile device and join a wild adventure with missions designed to help people discover some of Florida’s best spots to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors. -
FWC and partners work on restoring the Peace River
Friday, March 12, 2021 - On both sites, the riverbanks were recontoured with machinery using Natural Channel Design methodology. -
Aquatic plant control scheduled for Lake Toho
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants. -
FWC encourages boaters to “Spring Aboard” and take a boater education class
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - In 2020, Florida boating accident statistics indicated that, when the level of operator education was known, 72% of boating deaths occurred on boats where the boat operator had never received boating education instruction. -
FWC urges selected license holders to participate in the Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - UF and the FWC are seeking help in a study of freshwater recreational stocking preferences in Florida recreational freshwater fisheries. -
Kelly McKnight and Paul Dontenville, Assistant Statewide Prosecutors, honored as FWC Prosecutor of the Year
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - McKnight and Dontenville serve as Assistant Statewide Prosecutors in Tampa for the Office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and are distinguished professionals who have provided guidance, preparation and prosecution for the most complex organized crime cases of fish and wildlife violations in the state of Florida. -
Gone Coastal: How to start your fishing adventure
Monday, March 8, 2021 - Get started on your fishing journey with this quick guide for new anglers. -
Four idle-speed, no-wake zones on Suwannee, Santa Fe still active
Monday, March 8, 2021 - An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway.