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FWC creates hotline to address thousands of vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - The public can report vessels on Florida waters that are displaced or damaged by calling the Hurricane Ian Vessel Hotline at 850-488-5600, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. -
FWC encourages contractors to register to help with Hurricane Ian derelict vessel recovery efforts
Monday, October 10, 2022 - Contractors are required to have a federal Unique Entity ID number, a valid W-9 form on file and follow the state of Florida registration process for vendors by registering in the federal System for Award Management and MyFlorida Marketplace. -
FWC reminds boaters: Use caution after Hurricane Ian
Friday, October 7, 2022 - If you are in affected areas, please stay off the water and out of the way of boats directly involved in storm response. -
FWC waives commercial spiny lobster trap tag requirements for 2022-2023
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order to waive the commercial spiny lobster trap tag requirements for the 2022-2023 license year. -
FWC waives 2022-2023 commercial stone crab trap tag requirements in affected counties
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order to waive the commercial stone crab trap tag requirements in Northeast and Southwest Florida for the remainder of the 2022-2023 license year. -
Second wave of FWC officers on the way to assist with Hurricane Ian response
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - Soon after Hurricane Ian came ashore in Florida, FWC officers deployed to assist people in need. -
FWC reminds boaters to prepare vessels in case of severe weather
Friday, September 23, 2022 - The FWC has gathered informational resources to help boaters prepare for storms and be better able to deal with the aftermath. -
FWC reminds captive wildlife facilities, owners, operators to prepare and have a plan in place for impending severe weather
Friday, September 23, 2022 - After Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the FWC instituted additional requirements for captive wildlife owners to reduce the threat of escape or injury of captive wildlife. -
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.