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• Go slow and look below for manatees on the move

  Wednesday, November 12, 2025 -  During colder months, seasonal manatee zones require boaters and personal watercraft users to reduce speed in or avoid certain areas to prevent collisions that can injure or kill manatees.

• FWC approves Levy County Manatee Protection Zone amendments

  Thursday, February 27, 2025 -  The changes address manatee protection, enforcement concerns and boater safety in the area.

• RESCHEDULED - FWC seeking public input on Levy County manatee zones

  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 -  The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 3, at the Inglis Community Center, 137 Highway 40 West in Inglis.

• FWC seeking public input on Levy County manatee zones

  Tuesday, January 14, 2025 -  The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 21, at the Inglis Community Center, 137 Highway 40 West in Inglis.

• Help protect Florida’s manatees and sea turtles with newly designed decals from the FWC

  Monday, August 12, 2024 -  Donations for decals go directly to funding manatee and sea turtle research, rescue and management efforts.

• Go slow, look out below for manatees this spring

  Thursday, March 21, 2024 -  Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they naturally disperse from their winter refuges.

• FWC completes habitat restoration at Warm Mineral Springs

  Thursday, January 4, 2024 -  The warm water flowing from the spring is of particular importance to manatees seeking shelter from cooler winter temperatures.

• Help ensure Florida’s manatees and sea turtles have access to clean and healthy habitats with new decals from the FWC

  Monday, July 10, 2023 -  New editions of these high-quality collectible stickers are released every July and are available with a $5 donation at your local tax collector’s office. All proceeds from the decals help fund manatee and sea turtle conservation efforts.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget promotes natural resource restoration initiatives and supports law enforcement

  Thursday, February 2, 2023 -  Included in the Governor’s budget are high-priority conservation items including eradication and control of pythons and other nonnative fish and wildlife species, enhanced protections for Florida’s manatees and sea turtles, statewide seagrass restoration support, and support for law enforcement.

• It’s Manatee Awareness month: FWC reminds boaters to go slow, look out below

  Tuesday, November 1, 2022 -  Boaters should follow guidelines and follow all manatee protection zones; look out while boating; wear polarized glasses and always give them space.