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• FWC reminds the public: Nesting waterbirds need room to breed

  Thursday, February 28, 2019 -  Disturbance can cause birds to abandon their nesting sites, exposing eggs and chicks to predators, sun exposure and other harm.

• Spring turkey season: Enjoy the outdoors and maybe a healthy, delicious meal, too!

  Tuesday, February 26, 2019 -  Fresh from Florida chefs have developed several mouthwatering wild turkey recipes including Tikka Masala, wild turkey quesadillas and wild turkey cottage pie.

• Media Statement: FWC approves rule changes to protect state from high-risk invasive species

  Thursday, February 21, 2019 -  The new rules will add high-risk nonnative animals to the Prohibited list and clarify rule language by defining key terms.

• FWC working to stop illegal trapping of Florida’s native songbirds

  Thursday, February 21, 2019 -  The proposed rule includes regulations regarding the use, placement, possession and transport of bird traps.

• FWC Commissioners direct staff to move forward with improvements to Aquatic Plant Management Program

  Thursday, February 21, 2019 -  Commissioners directed staff to move forward with significant changes informed by stakeholder input.

• 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.