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  Sturgeon returning to the Suwannee River

  Wednesday, May 15, 2019 -  FWC officials want boaters to be aware that these jumping fish can injure people.

• Big news about a little bird: critically endangered Florida grasshopper sparrows released into wild

  Thursday, May 9, 2019 -  Captive-reared Florida grasshopper sparrows are being released on public lands in Osceola County during the coming weeks in an ongoing effort to reverse a near collapse of the species.
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  Tallahassee shines in City Nature Challenge

  Thursday, May 9, 2019 -  Tallahassee and Leon County placed first in number of observations and number of species for our population category, fifth in number of species per capita and fourth in number of observers per capita, an impressive result for our first year!

• FWC seeks information to assist Florida’s private landowners

  Wednesday, May 8, 2019 -  The survey is an important tool for the FWC to understand private landowner perspectives and decisions around fish and wildlife, and natural resource conservation.

• FWC’s panel on coral disease highlights partnerships, response efforts

  Thursday, May 2, 2019 -  This outbreak is unique due to its large geographic range, duration and the number of species affected, but the response is unprecedented as well.

• New FWC nonnative species rules take effect May 2

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -  The new rules clarify rule language by defining key terms and add some high-risk nonnative animals to Florida’s Prohibited Nonnative Species List.
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  FWC and partners aim to get Leon County outdoors with City Nature Challenge

  Thursday, April 18, 2019 -  To join this fun opportunity to observe nature, members of the public can look for wildlife and plants, photograph them and share their observations via iNaturalist.org or the iNaturalist app during the designated time period.
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  FWC, partners conduct conservation mission to combat coral disease and support Florida Reef Tract

  Tuesday, April 9, 2019 -  The Florida Reef Tract is experiencing a multi-year outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease. While disease outbreaks are not uncommon, this event is unique due to its large geographic range, duration and the number of species affected.
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  FWC recognizes past and present Ridge Rangers Program volunteers at 25th anniversary celebration

  Tuesday, April 9, 2019 -  The guests of honor were many of the volunteers, visionaries and agencies that have made this program a success, both past and present.
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  Warm spring weather means it’s time to brush up tips for living with alligators

  Tuesday, March 26, 2019 -  During spring, alligators become more active and visible. When temperatures rise, their metabolism increases and they begin seeking prey.