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• Contracted nuisance alligator trappers sought for Polk and Osceola counties

  Friday, July 31, 2020 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• Contracted nuisance alligator trappers sought for Pinellas County

  Wednesday, July 29, 2020 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• FWC, SFWMD announce milestone in effort to restore the Everglades: 5,000 Burmese pythons removed

  Tuesday, July 28, 2020 -  The public can help control nonnative invasive wildlife by reporting sightings to the FWC’s Exotic Species Hotline at 888-IveGot1 (888-483-4681), online at IveGot1.org or by using the free smartphone app IVEGOT1.

• Media Statement: FWC approves new guidelines for 7 species

  Thursday, July 23, 2020 -  Staff created new guidelines for the Florida mouse, gopher frog, Suwannee cooter, mangrove rivulus, and Lower Keys populations of red rat snake, striped mud turtle and peninsula ribbonsnake.

• Media Statement: FWC revises permitting guidelines for threatened gopher tortoise

  Thursday, July 23, 2020 -  The revisions include clarifications and updates to data, permitting and mitigation requirements.

• FWC approves draft rules for high-risk invasive reptiles including pythons, tegus and iguanas

  Thursday, July 23, 2020 -  The FWC will host online stakeholder workshops to present proposed rule changes and collect public and industry comment on this topic.

• Show support for manatee and sea turtle conservation with new decals from the FWC

  Thursday, July 9, 2020 -  . New editions of these collectible stickers are released every July and are available with a $5 donation online or at your local tax collector’s office. All proceeds from the decals help fund manatee and sea turtle conservation efforts.
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  Help plan the future of Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area

  Monday, June 29, 2020 -  A 10-year plan for the Caravelle Ranch WMA will be presented at a public hearing virtually via Abode Connect, an online communications tool, on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.
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  FWC: keep beaches dark, clean for sea turtles

  Tuesday, June 16, 2020 -  It’s sea turtle nesting season and the FWC is reminding beachgoers to take precautions that can help protect these federally threatened and endangered marine reptiles.

• Fire, water and big machines: all used by FWC to enhance East Lake Toho habitat

  Thursday, June 11, 2020 -  The East Lake Toho drawdown, which began in October of 2019, is now complete and will improve both fish and wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities in and around the lake.