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  Manatees are on the move — go slow & look out below

  Thursday, March 27, 2025 -  As temperatures rise in spring, manatees gradually disperse from their winter habitats and are more likely to be present in rivers, canals and nearshore waters.

• 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.

• FWC Commissioners approve new rule establishing boating restricted area in Jupiter Narrows

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  This decision aims to mitigate public safety hazards caused by high vessel traffic and congestion and the narrow width of the waterway in that area.

• FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources

  Monday, February 3, 2025 -  Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs

• 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.
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  FWC enhances boater safety with interactive waterway app campaign

  Wednesday, January 8, 2025 -  Over 1 million boat owners in Florida now have access to the following benefits and safety features in the free DECKEE app.

• FWC to meet Dec. 11-12 in Lakeland

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  For the full Dec. 11-12 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”
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  Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below

  Monday, November 4, 2024 -  Manatees can be challenging to see in the water despite their size. Boaters and watercraft operators can better spot manatees by wearing polarized glasses, going slow and abiding by all manatee protection zones.

• FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

  Thursday, October 24, 2024 -  The FWC has deployed 17 additional officers and three derelict vessel specialists to southwest Florida to locate, identify and investigate vessels rendered derelict due to the storms.