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• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Yale

  Monday, January 24, 2022 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Lake County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Cherry Lake

  Tuesday, January 18, 2022 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Madison County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First budget promotes natural resource restoration and supports Florida’s law enforcement officers

  Thursday, December 9, 2021 -  The budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ commitment to high priority conservation items including red tide research and manatee rescue, and provides additional resources and support for law enforcement.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Harris

  Wednesday, December 1, 2021 -  The FWC will conduct aquatic plant control on Lake Harris the week of Dec. 6 or the week of Dec. 13, weather permitting.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Tuesday, October 26, 2021 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and where it could impact navigation access.

• FWC continuing restoration, plant management work on East Lake Toho

  Monday, October 25, 2021 -  Regrowth of dense cattail in East Lake Toho will be managed with a combination of selective herbicide and prescribed fire.

• FWC hosts public meeting on Lake Apopka hydrilla management

  Wednesday, September 1, 2021 -  The FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting focusing on managing hydrilla in Lake Apopka on Thursday, Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m.

• FWC conducts Lake Okeechobee plant management, Aug. 30-Sept. 3

  Thursday, August 26, 2021 -  A total of 1,210 acres of aquatic plants will be managed. Due to the large scale of the projects, management will be conducted using helicopters.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Wednesday, August 11, 2021 -  The FWC will conduct aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga the week of Aug. 16, weather permitting.

• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners celebrate another successful Florida Python Challenge®

  Thursday, August 5, 2021 -  The 2021 Florida Python Challenge® yielded unprecedented results this year with more than 600 participants removing 223 invasive Burmese pythons from south Florida.