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• FWC proposes rule to protect cultural resources in Biscayne National Park

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  Trawling is already prohibited in this area. If approved, this rule will further protect threatened, submerged archeological resources in the area from potential damage that could occur during trap deployment and retrieval.

• FWC proposes rule to help improve survival of released reef fish

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  The rule would require the possession of a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use on board a vessel when harvesting or attempting to harvest, including catch and release, reef fish in state waters.

• FWC Officer Dillan Hudson named 2022 Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  The annual award honors a state officer whose efforts show outstanding performance and achievement among sworn conservation law enforcement personnel.

• FWC approves rule to modify shortfin mako bag limit

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  The FWC approved a rule to set the Florida state waters recreational bag limit for Atlantic shortfin mako at zero.

• FWC approves state listing of striped newt as threatened

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  Significant population declines have been documented throughout the range of this native salamander since 2000.

• Updates to permitting guidelines benefit Florida gopher tortoises

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  The goal of the update is to better protect gopher tortoises by incentivizing relocations to protected recipient sites, clearly defining roles and responsibilities in the relocation process, and clarifying other provisions in the guidelines.

• FWC to meet Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Panama City Beach

  Tuesday, November 15, 2022 -  The FWC will meet in person Nov. 3-Dec.1 at Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa, 4144 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, 32408.

• CANCELLED: FWC meeting Sept. 28-29 in Miami

  Saturday, September 24, 2022 -  The FWC meeting scheduled for Sept. 28-29 at the Hilton Miami Dadeland has been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Ian.

• FWC to meet Sept. 28-29 in Miami

  Tuesday, September 13, 2022 -  The FWC will meet in person Sept. 28-29 at the Hilton Miami Dadeland, 9100 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public

• Commissioners approve final rule establishing a Vessel Turn-In Program as part of derelict vessel prevention efforts

  Thursday, July 14, 2022 -  The new rule will create a voluntary program to remove at-risk vessels before they become derelict, which helps Florida’s environment and public safety.