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FWC approves guidelines revisions to support burrowing owl conservation
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - The goal of the update is to maximize conservation value of permitting actions, improve regulatory certainty, and streamline the permit review process for stakeholders and FWC staff. -
FWC to meet Aug. 13-14 in Havana
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. EDT each day and is open to the public. -
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2025 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off today
Friday, July 11, 2025 - This year’s competition features the exciting addition of Everglades National Park as one of eight official Florida Python Challenge locations. -
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Help plan the future of Florida Keys WEA
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Be a holiday hero for nesting sea turtles and shorebirds
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Anyone spending time along our shorelines can help with nesting success for both sea turtles and waterbirds by giving them space, keeping beaches clean and dark, and leaving personal fireworks at home. -
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Protect Florida manatees and sea turtles with fresh decals from the FWC
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Every year beginning July 1, new manatee and sea turtle decals become available for a $5 donation at your local tax collector’s office. -
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Be GatorWise this summer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - GatorWise is a new public awareness campaign that aims to promote realistic public perceptions about alligators and assist the public in taking appropriate actions to minimize conflict. -
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Join us this July for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™
Monday, June 16, 2025 - The 10-day competition, running from July 11-20 and hosted by the FWC and South Florida Water Management District, features an Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 for the registered participant who removes the most pythons. -
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Report all wild turkey sightings from now until Aug. 31
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Florida’s annual summer wild turkey survey is part of a broader multi-state initiative aimed at better understanding the reproductive success and abundance of wild turkeys. -
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Bears in unexpected areas and what you should do
Monday, June 2, 2025 - Spring and early summer mark a general increase in activity for Florida’s black bears after limited movements in winter.
