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• Help plan the future of Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area

  Tuesday, April 4, 2023 -  The public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Hendry County Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue in LaBelle.

• FWC April 11 workshop in Okaloosa County encourages gopher tortoise conservation

  Thursday, March 30, 2023 -  The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that could assist participants with establishing local gopher tortoise protection policies.

• FWC seeks public comment on proposed designated anchoring areas in Monroe County

  Thursday, March 23, 2023 -  Due to changes to section 327.4108, Florida Statutes that the Legislature approved last year, the FWC will adopt rules establishing anchoring areas, along with maximum allowable vessel drafts, throughout Monroe County.

• FWC statewide snook workshops start next week 

  Thursday, March 16, 2023 -  FWC staff is proposing to establish 10 new management regions with snook regulations based on the status of the fishery in each region.

• FWC seeks public input at virtual workshops on protections for goliath grouper spawning aggregations

  Monday, February 27, 2023 -  If you are unable to join the workshops, feedback can still be provided by visiting MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments or emailing Marine@MyFWC.com.

• FWC Feb. 14 workshop in St. Lucie County encourages gopher tortoise conservation

  Friday, February 10, 2023 -  The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that can assist participants with establishing local gopher tortoise protection policies.

• FWC to meet Feb. 21 and 22 in Jacksonville

  Monday, February 6, 2023 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC seeks public input at Jan. 25 virtual workshop for potential Skyway Pier fishing regulations

  Monday, January 23, 2023 -  The virtual workshop will start at 5:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Connect to the meeting by going to MyFWC.com/Marine and clicking “Rulemaking: Submit a Comment/Attend a Workshop” and then “Upcoming Public Workshops.”

• FWC conducting boating access technical assistance sessions for interested boating access grant program applicants

  Tuesday, January 10, 2023 -  Interested parties can visit the Boating Grants Programs website to register for one of the sessions.

• FWC seeks input on the effects of long-term stored vessels

  Friday, December 2, 2022 -  A virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. EST to announce the study and to explain how the public can participate.