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• FWC enhancing habitat at Crescent Lake

  Monday, February 27, 2023 -  The 15,960-acre lake is in Putnam and Flagler counties and is popular for anglers targeting largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie.

• Keep crabs in and terrapins out, FWC rule for recreational crab traps goes into effect March 1

  Monday, February 27, 2023 -  Starting in March, recreational crab traps in Florida will be required to have rigid funnel openings no larger than 2 x 6 inches at the narrowest point or 2 x 6-inch bycatch reduction devices installed to reduce accidental trapping of diamondback terrapins, which has been a significant threat to the species.

• FWC approves rule to help improve survival of released reef fish

  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 -  The FWC approved a rule to require the possession of a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use on board a vessel when harvesting or attempting to harvest, including catch and release, of reef fish in state waters.

• FWC approves rule changes for Atlantic red porgy, snowy grouper and blueline tilefish recreational harvest

  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 -  The FWC approved a rule to modify recreational regulations for red porgy, snowy grouper and blueline tilefish in Florida’s Atlantic state waters to be consistent with current and pending regulations in adjacent Atlantic federal waters.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory program: fishing for sport, recognition, prizes and conservation

  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 -  This program encourages participants to learn more about Florida’s vast recreational fishing opportunities and an angler’s role in marine conservation by enticing them to target a variety of saltwater species and rewards them with prizes for submitting photos of their catches.

• FWC approves rule to protect cultural resources in Biscayne National Park

  Tuesday, February 21, 2023 -  This rule will further protect sensitive, submerged cultural resources from potential damage that could occur during trap deployment and retrieval.

• FWC proposes rule to modify fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

  Tuesday, February 21, 2023 -  The proposed rule is designed to address ongoing entanglement, injury and mortality of seabirds that continue to occur at this location, reduce angler-seabird interactions and further seabird conservation while continuing to allow the tradition of fishing to continue.

• FWC to conduct restoration project at Lake Kissimmee

  Thursday, February 16, 2023 -  The FWC will plant 325,000 native aquatic plants to help restore this world-renowned sportfishing lake.

• FWC and SJRWMD begin habitat enhancement project on St. Johns Water Management Area - Stick Marsh/Farm 13

  Tuesday, February 7, 2023 -  A drawdown will be conducted from February-August 2023, where water will be released and the low water levels will stimulate growth of aquatic plants.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget promotes natural resource restoration initiatives and supports law enforcement

  Thursday, February 2, 2023 -  Included in the Governor’s budget are high-priority conservation items including eradication and control of pythons and other nonnative fish and wildlife species, enhanced protections for Florida’s manatees and sea turtles, statewide seagrass restoration support, and support for law enforcement.