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• 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.

• FWC announces benchmark of 1 million registered vessels in Florida

  Friday, March 18, 2022 -  With more people calling Florida home and more vessels on the water, it’s important that residents and visitors practice safe boating.

• Two idle-speed, no-wake zones on Santa Fe active

  Friday, March 18, 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.