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• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Yale

  Monday, January 24, 2022 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Lake County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Cherry Lake

  Tuesday, January 18, 2022 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Madison County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• 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.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Harris

  Wednesday, December 1, 2021 -  The FWC will conduct aquatic plant control on Lake Harris the week of Dec. 6 or the week of Dec. 13, weather permitting.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Tuesday, October 26, 2021 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and where it could impact navigation access.

• FWC continuing restoration, plant management work on East Lake Toho

  Monday, October 25, 2021 -  Regrowth of dense cattail in East Lake Toho will be managed with a combination of selective herbicide and prescribed fire.

• FWC hosts public meeting on Lake Apopka hydrilla management

  Wednesday, September 1, 2021 -  The FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting focusing on managing hydrilla in Lake Apopka on Thursday, Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m.

• FWC conducts Lake Okeechobee plant management, Aug. 30-Sept. 3

  Thursday, August 26, 2021 -  A total of 1,210 acres of aquatic plants will be managed. Due to the large scale of the projects, management will be conducted using helicopters.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Wednesday, August 11, 2021 -  The FWC will conduct aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga the week of Aug. 16, weather permitting.

• FWC to mechanically remove floating invasive plants in Lake Kissimmee

  Monday, May 24, 2021 -  The FWC, in cooperation with the SFWMD, is mechanically removing invasive floating plants and floating tussocks from the south end of Lake Kissimmee. The project is scheduled to continue through June.