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• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Toho

  Friday, April 2, 2021 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and may impact access to navigation and flood protection.

• Input wanted for Lafayette Forest WEA’s future management plan

  Thursday, April 1, 2021 -  The FWC will present a 10-year management plan for the Lafayette Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area at a virtual public meeting on April 15, at 7 p.m.

• 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.