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New manatee and sea turtle decals: coming soon to a bumper near you
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), is unveiling its new 2019 manatee and sea turtle decals. These high-quality stickers, featuring beautiful original artwork, are a fun way for people to support the research, rescue and management efforts that conserve these species and spread the word about the challenges they face. -
FWC Python Action Team removes 500th Burmese python
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FWC restores aquatic habitat on Lake Trafford
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - Biologists transplanted hundreds of native aquatic plants in an effort to help restore this popular shallow-water bass and crappie fishing lake. -
Good news for America’s longest snake! 15 eastern indigo snakes just released in year three of the north Florida recovery effort
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - . This effort marks the third year in a row that snakes raised specifically for recovery of the species have been released at The Nature Conservancy’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve in Bristol. -
FWC June 18 workshop in Levy County encourages gopher tortoise conservation
Monday, June 10, 2019 - The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that may assist participants with establishing a gopher tortoise recipient site. -
FWC June 19 workshop in Seminole County encourages gopher tortoise conservation
Monday, June 10, 2019 - The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that may assist participants with establishing a gopher tortoise recipient site. -
FWC June 21 workshop in Manatee County encourages gopher tortoise conservation
Monday, June 10, 2019 - The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that may assist participants with establishing a gopher tortoise recipient site. -
FWC June 20 workshop in St. Lucie County encourages gopher tortoise conservation
Monday, June 10, 2019 - The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that may assist participants with establishing a gopher tortoise recipient site. -
FWC, partners prepare for nesting season on CWAs
Monday, June 10, 2019 - Portions of Nassau Sound Islands Critical Wildlife Area, known locally as Big Bird Island, will be closed to allow for successful nesting of these beach-dependent species. -
Exotic Pet Amnesty Day set for June 1 at Central Florida Zoo
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - People may surrender their exotic pets at the event, whether they are being kept legally or illegally, without penalty or cost.