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• FWC approves state listing of striped newt as threatened

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  Significant population declines have been documented throughout the range of this native salamander since 2000.

• Updates to permitting guidelines benefit Florida gopher tortoises

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  The goal of the update is to better protect gopher tortoises by incentivizing relocations to protected recipient sites, clearly defining roles and responsibilities in the relocation process, and clarifying other provisions in the guidelines.

• FWC to conduct wetland restoration project on Big Pine Key

  Monday, November 21, 2022 -  Six abandoned roads will be removed and four water control structures will be constructed near Key Deer Boulevard and Watson Road.

• 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.

• Now is the time to exclude bats from your structures

  Monday, October 24, 2022 -  Exclusion devices allow bats to safely exit a structure without reentry and are the only legal and appropriate method to remove bats from your home or building. It is illegal in Florida to kill or harm bats.

• FWC’s Wildlife Alert now using Tip411 system for better communication

  Wednesday, October 19, 2022 -  The public can contact FWC Law Enforcement by downloading an easy-to-use iPhone or Android app: “FWC Wildlife Alert.”

• FWC reminds captive wildlife facilities, owners, operators to prepare and have a plan in place for impending severe weather

  Friday, September 23, 2022 -  After Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the FWC instituted additional requirements for captive wildlife owners to reduce the threat of escape or injury of captive wildlife.

• Warm Mineral Springs habitat restoration will improve manatee habitat

  Thursday, September 15, 2022 -  The FWC, with the support of several partner organizations, has begun a habitat restoration project focused on improving habitat for manatees in the downstream outflow of Warm Mineral Springs in the city of North Port, Sarasota County.

• BearWise tips for fall

  Monday, September 12, 2022 -  With autumn approaching, the FWC reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears are more active in search for food.

• FWC and Florida Forest Service partner to expand Seminole State Forest

  Wednesday, September 7, 2022 -  The newly added tract is part of the Wekiva-Ocala Greenway, which is part of the Florida Forever program that has acquired hundreds of thousands of acres for conservation and public enjoyment of the state’s natural resources since 2001.