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• Boaters are encouraged to be on the lookout during right whale calving season

  Friday, December 2, 2022 -  Be on the lookout for North Atlantic right whales that are calving in state and federal waters off Florida, Georgia and South Carolina from November through April.

• FWC seeks input on the effects of long-term stored vessels

  Friday, December 2, 2022 -  A virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. EST to announce the study and to explain how the public can participate.

• FWC approves rule enabling grant-funded removal of at risk/public nuisance vessels

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  Removing at-risk/public nuisance vessels before they become derelict will save Florida taxpayers money.

• FWC approves rules establishing livery permit requirements and new boating safety education topics, requirements

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  The changes align FWC rules with recent legislative changes, will improve public safety and increase accountability related to liveries.

• FWC now accepting applications for newly created Vessel Turn-In Program

  Monday, November 28, 2022 -  VTIP is a voluntary program designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict.

• FWC extends the deadline for waivers for unsalvageable vessels following Hurricane Ian

  Friday, November 18, 2022 -  The number of impacted vessels is significant and many residents are still assessing damages. Taking these factors into consideration, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has decided to extend the waiver acceptance deadline through the end of December.

• FWC reminds owners unable to salvage their vessels after Hurricane Ian waivers are still available

  Friday, November 4, 2022 -  Vessel owners have until 45 days after Ian crossed the state to get their vessels out of derelict condition. The end of the grace period is Nov. 15.

• It’s Manatee Awareness month: FWC reminds boaters to go slow, look out below

  Tuesday, November 1, 2022 -  Boaters should follow guidelines and follow all manatee protection zones; look out while boating; wear polarized glasses and always give them space.

• FWC continues to assess thousands of vessels 1 month after Hurricane Ian landfall

  Friday, October 28, 2022 -  Since the assessment process began, the FWC has received hundreds of calls on its Hurricane Ian Vessel Hotline (850-488-5600) and has assessed over 2,100 vessels displaced on state waters

• FWC Officer Specialist Nicole Basford named 2022 Operation Dry Water Officer of the Year

  Monday, October 17, 2022 -  Officer Specialist Basford currently serves in Bay County and is a 10-year veteran of conservation law enforcement.