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• FWC: Governor DeSantis Made Conservation A Priority

  Thursday, December 29, 2022 -  Governor DeSantis’ focus on protecting our natural resources and his continued support, ensures that residents and visitors will benefit and enjoy our environmental resources for generations to come while remaining the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World.

• Share the beach with shorebirds this winter

  Thursday, December 15, 2022 -  Both resident and migratory shorebirds rely on Florida’s sandy beaches for important habitat and resting spots.

• FWC Commissioners approve the first Springs Protection Zone in Florida at Nichols Spring

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  Anchoring, mooring, beaching or grounding a vessel within the spring or along the spring’s shoreline will be prohibited.

• Harmful Algal Bloom Grant Program funds three projects

  Tuesday, November 22, 2022 -  FWRI's Harmful Algal Bloom Grant Program has awarded funding to three projects to address research related to Karenia brevis.

• FWC to conduct wetland restoration project on Big Pine Key

  Monday, November 21, 2022 -  Six abandoned roads will be removed and four water control structures will be constructed near Key Deer Boulevard and Watson Road.

• Warm Mineral Springs habitat restoration will improve manatee habitat

  Thursday, September 15, 2022 -  The FWC, with the support of several partner organizations, has begun a habitat restoration project focused on improving habitat for manatees in the downstream outflow of Warm Mineral Springs in the city of North Port, Sarasota County.

• FWC and Florida Forest Service partner to expand Seminole State Forest

  Wednesday, September 7, 2022 -  The newly added tract is part of the Wekiva-Ocala Greenway, which is part of the Florida Forever program that has acquired hundreds of thousands of acres for conservation and public enjoyment of the state’s natural resources since 2001.

• FWC and City of Port St. Lucie working to improve fishing access and habitat at Peacock Park lake

  Wednesday, August 3, 2022 -  Earlier this year, the FWC and City of Port St. Lucie staff removed 4 acres of invasive Brazilian peppertree, treated 2 acres of invasive aquatic plants and planted native vegetation throughout the lake.

• FWC: Attend a public open house on lake management plans

  Tuesday, August 2, 2022 -  After gathering input and feedback over an 18-month process, FWC staff drafted plans to balance the biological needs of fish and wildlife with the desires of a wide range of stakeholders.

• FWC biologist Matt Vance recognized as Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  Vance’s responsibilities included managing 17,294 acres of the Lake Wales Ridge WEA and leading its associated field office of seven employees, which he had been doing since 2016.