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It’s Manatee Awareness month: FWC reminds boaters to go slow, look out below
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Boaters should follow guidelines and follow all manatee protection zones; look out while boating; wear polarized glasses and always give them space. -
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. -
USFWS, FWC, and FPL expand efforts to address Florida manatee mortality event
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), are enhancing ongoing efforts to address the unusual manatee mortality event (UME) along Florida’s Atlantic coast.