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FWC urges vessel owners to secure their boats NOW
Monday, October 7, 2024 - Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen rapidly and is anticipated to cover a large area, affecting regions well beyond its center. -
Boating safety alert: FWC urges caution following Hurricane Helene
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - Boaters are reminded that the storm has impacted many of Florida’s coastal and inland waterways. -
FWC urges vessel owners to prepare and secure their boats for impending severe weather
Monday, September 23, 2024 - Preparation is critical to staying safe and minimizing severe weather impacts -
FWC urges vessel owners to secure their boats and develop a plan ahead of severe weather
Friday, August 2, 2024 - In addition to safeguarding family and property, Florida’s boat owners and operators must also consider their vessels. -
FWC: have a safety plan before the storm, learn how to prevent unwanted wildlife encounters
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Severe thunderstorms with the potential to produce high winds and hail are expected across parts of northwest Florida on Friday, Jan. 12. -
FWC reminds vessel owners to secure their boats and have a plan in place for impending severe weather
Monday, August 28, 2023 - Taking time to prepare well in advance of an impending storm reduces risk to life and property. -
FWC to conduct restoration project at Saint Andrew Bay
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - This project will restore seagrass habitat lost due to a vessel grounding event. FWC staff will first restore the grounding area to natural sediment grade followed by transplanting native seagrass. -
FWC and DEP Visit Southwest Florida to Survey Red Tide Conditions and Ensure Local Needs Are Being Met
Friday, March 17, 2023 - The state is taking an “all-hands-on-deck” approach to respond to the red tide impacting Florida’s west coast. -
FWC removes first vessels through the newly created Vessel Turn-In Program
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - VTIP is a key component of Florida’s derelict vessel prevention program. This voluntary program is designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict. -
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.