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  FWC continues efforts to protect Florida from invasive species

  Thursday, December 13, 2018 -  The FWC voted to continue moving forward with proposed rules that would help protect the state from a variety of invasive species including birds, reptiles and mammals.

• Escaped nonnative Asian water monitor lizard captured in Davie

  Thursday, November 8, 2018 -  This lizard, an escaped pet, was first reported loose in the area in late August. The FWC worked closely with the Davie Police Department and residents to capture the reptile, which measured over 8 feet in length.

• FWC seeks input on invasive species rules

  Monday, October 8, 2018 -  Invasive species are animals not native to Florida that cause economic or environmental harm or pose a threat to human safety. More than 500 nonnative species have been reported in Florida.

• Lionfish update: Challenge ends Sept. 3; Next tagged lionfish from Atlantic worth $5,000; Get ready for 2018 Summit

  Tuesday, August 28, 2018 -  The Lionfish Challenge rewards lionfish harvesters with prizes for their lionfish removals, tagged or not. The tagged lionfish component is new this year and includes cash prizes up to $5,000.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Little Lake Harris

  Friday, August 24, 2018 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control on Little Lake Harris during the week of Aug. 27, weather permitting.