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• Author Leslie Kemp Poole to speak on women in conservation at FWC’s Chinsegut Conservation Center

  Thursday, March 9, 2023 -  Award-winning author and historian Leslie Kemp Poole will speak on Friday, March 31, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Chinsegut Conservation Center.

• Multi-year FWC investigation “Operation Viper” leads to numerous charges for venomous and prohibited snake traffickers

  Friday, January 13, 2023 -  Multi-year FWC investigation “Operation Viper” leads to numerous charges for venomous and prohibited snake traffickers

• FWC: Governor DeSantis Made Conservation A Priority

  Thursday, December 29, 2022 -  Governor DeSantis’ focus on protecting our natural resources and his continued support, ensures that residents and visitors will benefit and enjoy our environmental resources for generations to come while remaining the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World.

• Update: FWC’s freshwater fisheries conservation efforts show success for shoal bass

  Thursday, October 27, 2022 -  In 2018, the Chipola River population of shoal bass was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Michael. Impacts from the storm resulted in nearly a 90% decline in the shoal bass population, which was already at risk from habitat limits and degradation as well as genetic hybridization threats.

• Recovery for one of North America’s most endangered birds reaches historic milestone

  Wednesday, June 8, 2022 -  On June 1, the 501st grasshopper sparrow completed its journey from White Oak Conservation with 12 friends, flew out of its enclosure and joined its fellow birds in the wild of the central Florida prairie.

• FWC: Celebrate Independence Day the Floridian way with these wildlife-friendly tips

  Wednesday, June 30, 2021 -  While we flock to the beach or cruise through our state’s waterways, we can all do our part to be respectful of wildlife.

• Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for FWC and natural resources

  Wednesday, June 2, 2021 -  Included in the Governor’s Florida Leads Budget is critical funding to continue red tide research as a part of the more than $625 million for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s water resources.

• FWC: Conservation Remains Priority in Governor’s Budget

  Thursday, January 28, 2021 -  The budget will continue to support high priority conservation items, such as red tide research and invasive species management.

• FWC and partners update the Florida Wildlife Conservation Guide

  Tuesday, February 4, 2020 -  This online resource is intended to help landowners, permit applicants and environmental consultants make wildlife-friendly decisions during development planning and identify opportunities for conservation of Florida’s unique biodiversity.

• 80 pythons submitted during the 2020 Python Bowl!

  Saturday, January 25, 2020 -  Participants in the Florida Python Challenge™ 2020 Python Bowl removed 80 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades while simultaneously helping to raise awareness about this important conservation issue. Today the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District announced the results and winners of the Python Removal Competition at the 2020 Python Bowl award ceremony at the Super Bowl Live event in Miami.