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• Go slow and look out below – manatees are on the move

  Thursday, March 23, 2023 -  Spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for manatees as the slow-moving mammals naturally disperse from their winter refuges, traveling to other parts of the state and beyond.

• Spring brings more activity from Florida’s wildlife

  Wednesday, March 22, 2023 -  By becoming more aware of spring wildlife activity, Florida residents and visitors alike can help conserve our native species and reduce conflicts with them.

• Tips to safely co-exist with alligators

  Monday, March 13, 2023 -  Warmer temperatures mean alligators are more active and visible. The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water.

• Nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts for sea turtles and waterbirds

  Friday, March 10, 2023 -  To help nesting sea turtles and waterbirds, give them space, minimize disturbances, and keep beaches clean and dark.

• Have bats in your home? Exclusions should occur before April bat maternity season starts

  Thursday, March 9, 2023 -  Bat maternity season runs April 15 through Aug. 14 and during that time, it is illegal to block bats from their roosts.

• Author Leslie Kemp Poole to speak on women in conservation at FWC’s Chinsegut Conservation Center

  Thursday, March 9, 2023 -  Award-winning author and historian Leslie Kemp Poole will speak on Friday, March 31, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Chinsegut Conservation Center.

• FWC hosts annual Florida WildQuest event, April 28-May 7

  Wednesday, March 8, 2023 -  Florida residents and visitors are encouraged to grab their phones and go on a wild adventure to complete scavenger hunt missions and discover some of Florida’s best spots to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.

• Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science

  Monday, March 6, 2023 -  It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the FWC gather valuable information about these ancient creatures by reporting sightings on the online survey.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for St. Lucie County

  Monday, March 6, 2023 -  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 continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

  Tuesday, February 28, 2023 -  The FWC has documented the virus in 37 counties and a variety of bird species.