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• Learn how to be croc-wise/Aprenda a ser prudente con los cocodrilos (in English and Spanish)

  Monday, March 10, 2025 - 

• FWC approves Levy County Manatee Protection Zone amendments

  Thursday, February 27, 2025 -  The changes address manatee protection, enforcement concerns and boater safety in the area.

• FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources

  Monday, February 3, 2025 -  Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs

• FWC enhances boater safety with interactive waterway app campaign

  Wednesday, January 8, 2025 -  Over 1 million boat owners in Florida now have access to the following benefits and safety features in the free DECKEE app.

• Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below

  Monday, November 4, 2024 -  Manatees can be challenging to see in the water despite their size. Boaters and watercraft operators can better spot manatees by wearing polarized glasses, going slow and abiding by all manatee protection zones.

• Zone D’s deer season begins tomorrow, Oct. 26, with new CWD regulations in place

  Friday, October 25, 2024 -  These measures aim to increase sampling and help protect Florida’s white-tailed deer herd by reducing the potential spread of CWD within the CWD Management Zone and to other parts of the state.

• FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

  Thursday, October 24, 2024 -  The FWC has deployed 17 additional officers and three derelict vessel specialists to southwest Florida to locate, identify and investigate vessels rendered derelict due to the storms.

• Boating restrictions in effect due to Hurricane Milton

  Friday, October 18, 2024 -  Flooding conditions along several rivers across the state have led to safety measures to protect the public.

• FWC urges vessel owners to secure their boats NOW

  Monday, October 7, 2024 -  Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen rapidly and is anticipated to cover a large area, affecting regions well beyond its center.

• Boating safety alert: FWC urges caution following Hurricane Helene

  Thursday, October 3, 2024 -  Boaters are reminded that the storm has impacted many of Florida’s coastal and inland waterways.