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Commissioners approve final rule establishing a Vessel Turn-In Program as part of derelict vessel prevention efforts
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - The new rule will create a voluntary program to remove at-risk vessels before they become derelict, which helps Florida’s environment and public safety. -
FWC’s Operation Dry Water promotes education, enforcement for boating under the influence this weekend
Friday, July 1, 2022 - FWC officers will be enforcing Florida’s boating under the influence laws and educating boaters about safe boating practices, which includes boating sober. -
FWC begins removal of derelict vessels from Levy County
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - The FWC announced today that a total of 12 derelict vessels will be removed from the waterways of Levy County. -
FWC and volunteers work to restore aquatic habitat in Lake George
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - Over 45 volunteers joined FWC staff in planting more than 50,000 eelgrass plants along the shallow shoreline areas of the lake. -
Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Safe Boating Week in Florida
Saturday, May 21, 2022 - Safe Boating Week in Florida is an opportunity to bring awareness to life-saving tips and promote safe boating so Floridians and visitors can safely experience the beauty of our waterways in the Boating Capital of the World. -
FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week
Friday, May 20, 2022 - Among other boating safety tips found at MyFWC.com/Boating, boaters are encouraged to wear their life jackets, maintain 360-degree awareness and know the dangers (and penalties) for operating a vessel while impaired. -
FWC and partner agencies remind vessel operators about boating safety leading up to Memorial Day weekend
Thursday, May 19, 2022 - Boaters are urged to boat safely by taking a few minutes to make sure they have the necessary safety equipment on their vessels before leaving the boat ramp and to take extra safety precautions while out on the water. -
FWC and partners conduct detail to help reduce boating under the influence in Tampa Bay area waterways
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - Southwest Region FWC officers, in partnership with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, United States Coast Guard and Treasure Island Police Department, will be conducting enhanced patrols aimed at vessel operators boating under the influence. -
One idle-speed, no-wake zone on Santa Fe active
Friday, March 25, 2022 - An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway. -
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.