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• FWC begins habitat enhancement project on Lake Jackson

  Thursday, March 24, 2022 -  Habitat enhancement efforts, including management of invasive plants in open water and replanting scraped sites with native bulrush, are scheduled to be completed by June 1, 2022.

• Go slow, look out below; Manatees need your help

  Wednesday, March 23, 2022 -  From April 1 through Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by motorboats or personal watercrafts.

• Nesting season is here for sea turtles and waterbirds

  Monday, March 21, 2022 -  Biologists note that some of the most important things people can do to help nesting sea turtles and waterbirds are to give them space, minimize disturbances and keep beaches clean and dark.

• Help FWC monitor freshwater turtle die-offs due to virus

  Friday, March 18, 2022 -  Please report sightings to the FWC through the Turtle Hotline 352-339-8597.

• Check your home — bat maternity season starts in April

  Thursday, March 17, 2022 -  April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is the last day to legally exclude bats from your home or building.

• Join FWC for WildQuest, a scavenger hunt on Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas

  Wednesday, March 16, 2022 -  This year’s event will take place on twelve wildlife management areas across the state during the weekends of April 22-24 and April 29-May 1.

• Tips to safely co-exist with alligators offered in Spanish

  Tuesday, March 15, 2022 -  The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water and has expanded its safety materials to include a video and infographic in Spanish.

• Consejos para coexistir seguramente con aligátores ofrecidos en español

  Tuesday, March 15, 2022 -  FWC recomienda tomar precauciones dentro y alrededor del agua y ha aumentado sus mensajes de seguridad para incluir un video e infografía en español.

• Help conserve Florida wildlife as they become more active this spring

  Monday, March 14, 2022 -  This increased level of wildlife activity means that people are more likely to encounter wildlife and should take precautions to avoid disrupting these natural behaviors and prevent conflicts with wildlife.

• New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect

  Wednesday, March 9, 2022 -  As of March 1, 2022, all collection and possession of diamondback terrapins is prohibited with the exception of scientific research with a valid permit.