FWC announces next steps for the Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan

Media contact: Laura Rambo Walthall, 850-488-0520 or Laura.Walthall@MyFWC.com Release Date: 02-17-2021 All Articles Tags:

Fishing Freshwater Public Meeting

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 6 p.m. that will provide an update on the Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan currently in development. The development of lake management plans allows for local stakeholders and FWC staff to jointly craft management targets and approaches that will ensure the long-term well-being of these resources and their benefit to people.

To participate virtually, registering before the event is required. Interested participants will need to register at Register.gotowebinar.com/register/4302025474021845773. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual public meeting online from a computer, tablet or cell phone. For participants who are unable to view the webinar, you can listen to the meeting by calling 631-992-3221 and entering the access code 622-458-976. For those who are unable to attend, materials, including the presentation, will be made available after the meeting on the project website. Harris Chain of Lakes

Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats. They are designed to ensure management of fish and wildlife for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Plans cover management activities within the FWC’s jurisdiction while providing recommendations to partner agencies on items outside of that jurisdiction, such as water levels and water quality. FWC management activities can include, but are not limited to, habitat protection, restoration and enhancement, fish management, and invasive plant management.

For general waterbody information, fishing forecasts, virtual tours, plant control operation schedules and annual workplans, boat ramp information, and more, visit the “What’s Happening on My Lake” website at MyFWC.com/Lake.

For help with technical difficulties before or during the meeting, contact Ben Shepherd at bshepherd@inwoodinc.com or 407-971-8850.

For more information about the Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan, contact Scott Bisping at Scott.Bisping@myfwc.com, or Harris Chain of Lakes