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Coral reef restoration seawater system to aid coral rescue efforts in south Florida
Friday, March 4, 2022 - This state-of-the-art seawater system will provide the means to preserve and restore coral colonies to Florida’s coral reef that have been impacted by stony coral tissue loss disease. -
FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First budget promotes natural resource restoration and supports Florida’s law enforcement officers
Thursday, December 9, 2021 - The budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ commitment to high priority conservation items including red tide research and manatee rescue, and provides additional resources and support for law enforcement. -
Four idle-speed, no-wake zones on Santa Fe active
Monday, July 12, 2021 - 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. -
Four idle-speed, no-wake zones on Suwannee, Santa Fe still active
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 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. -
5 idle-speed, no-wake zones activated on Suwannee, Santa Fe rivers
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 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. -
Idle-speed, no-wake zone activated on Santa Fe River
Friday, February 19, 2021 - An idle-speed, no-wake zone was activated today on the Santa Fe River, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials. -
High water prompts restrictions at wildlife management areas in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - This action is needed to reduce stress to area wildlife caused by high water levels that force them to take refuge on tree islands and levees. -
Idle-speed, no-wake zone activated on Santa Fe River
Friday, June 19, 2020 - Zone 8 was activated today on the Santa Fe River, according to FWC officials. -
Help FWC monitor freshwater turtle die-offs due to virus
Thursday, February 27, 2020 - A fatal viral disease continues to impact Florida freshwater turtles, and the FWC asks the public to assist the ongoing investigation by reporting sick and dead turtles. -
FWC Commissioners move to protect Florida shoal bass
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - The FWC has approved moving forward on a draft rule to suspend harvest and possession of shoal bass in the Chipola River and its tributaries.