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• FWC Commission approves changes to maintain high-quality snorkeling and diving opportunities at Blue Heron Bridge dive site

  Wednesday, February 20, 2019 -  The collection and possession of marine life fishery species (species collected for and managed for the tropical aquarium trade) within the park and surrounding waters will be prohibited (prohibitions would not apply to other fishing activities, such as hook-and-line fishing or lobstering).

• FWC partners offering assistance to for-hire vessels impacted by Hurricane Michael

  Monday, February 18, 2019 -  The National Association of Charterboat Operators and the International Game Fish Association have partnered to provide financial help to those with the most need due to the impacts of Hurricane Michael.

• FWC announces St. Johns River aquatic plant management public meeting on Feb. 25

  Thursday, February 14, 2019 -  The St. Johns River meeting will be held in Lake County on Monday, Feb. 25 from 5:30- 8:30 p.m. at the Astor Community Center, 24148 Ann St., Astor, FL 32102.

• Florida scrub-jays and scrub habitat to be celebrated at Feb. 23 festival

  Thursday, February 14, 2019 -  Come to the 10th annual Florida Scrub-Jay Festival on Saturday, Feb. 23 in downtown Titusville at the Julia Street parking lot to learn more about this threatened species and its reliance on healthy scrub habitat.

• FWC to meet Feb. 20-21 in Gainesville

  Wednesday, February 13, 2019 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. each day and is open to the public.

• Help plan the future of Crooked Lake Wildlife and Environmental Area

  Wednesday, February 13, 2019 -  People are invited to the 7 p.m. public hearing at the Polk County Neil Combee Administration Building, 330 Church St., Room 431, in Bartow.

• FWC Office of Inspector General undergoing voluntary assessment to retain accreditation

  Tuesday, February 12, 2019 -  Accreditation is part of a voluntary process completed every three years, which recognizes professional excellence in the field.

• FWC announces Gainesville date for aquatic plant management public meeting

  Tuesday, February 5, 2019 -  The meetings will provide the public with an opportunity to provide feedback about management activities on Florida water bodies during the past 12 months.

• FWC approves 3 course providers for new airboat operators carrying passengers for hire requirements

  Monday, February 4, 2019 -  USA Marine Training, Peace River Charters and TAC Training are the first three companies to have been approved to offer the course.

• Workshop offered on using prescribed fire to promote wildlife on private lands

  Thursday, January 31, 2019 -  The workshop, sponsored by the FWC, the Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society and the University of Florida/IFAS, will be held Feb. 26-28 at the North Florida Research and Education Center, 155 Research Road, in Quincy, FL 32351.