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• Alexander Springs Run project at CR 445 bridge will benefit visitors and the environment

  Wednesday, March 17, 2021 -  Public access at the County Road 445 bridge is temporarily closed now during construction and is to be completed by June 2021.

• Prescribed burn planned on Lake Okeechobee

  Monday, March 15, 2021 -  The FWC, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, plans to conduct a prescribed burn in Moonshine Bay Marsh on the west side of Lake Okeechobee this week, weather permitting.

• FWC and partners work on restoring the Peace River

  Friday, March 12, 2021 -  On both sites, the riverbanks were recontoured with machinery using Natural Channel Design methodology.

• FWC: Gov. DeSantis’ leadership increases our conservation successes

  Wednesday, December 23, 2020 -  There have been many achievements this year thanks to the Governor’s leadership and teamwork among stakeholders and partners.

• FWC to mechanically remove floating invasive plants in Lake Istokpoga

  Monday, December 21, 2020 -  Mechanical harvesters will be used to remove heavy mats of floating plants, often called tussocks, in and around the Cove and Point to enhance valuable habitat for many fish and wildlife species, including the Everglade snail kite.

• FWC announces Lake Okeechobee Management Plan survey

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats.

• FWC announces Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan survey

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats.

• FWC announces Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Plan survey

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats.

• FWC research: Join us for virtual MarineQuest 2020!

  Monday, October 12, 2020 -  On Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, tune in to the FWRI Facebook page for exclusive interviews with FWC scientists, behind the scenes footage of fieldwork and visits in the laboratories at the Research Institute.

• FWC recognizes Gadsden County landowner for wildlife conservation efforts

  Monday, October 12, 2020 -  The FWC recently recognized the outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts of Marc Dunbar as part of the agency’s Wildlife Habitat Recognition Program.