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FWC May 17 workshop in Lake County encourages gopher tortoise conservation
Friday, May 13, 2022 - A workshop hosted by the City of Clermont is scheduled for May 17 at the Clermont City Center. Representatives from local governments in nearby counties are encouraged to attend. -
FWC seeks public input on shorebird conservation
Friday, May 13, 2022 - The FWC is seeking input on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan: American oystercatchers, snowy plovers, least terns and black skimmers. -
FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting shorebirds
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - Most shorebirds and seabirds that nest on rooftops are state-Threatened species, such as black skimmers and least terns. -
Last chance for FWC’s WildQuest this weekend!
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - Florida residents and visitors are encouraged to grab their mobile device and join us on a wild adventure with scavenger hunt missions that will help participants discover some of Florida’s best spots to see animals and enjoy the outdoors. -
U.S. Department of Justice announces sentencing for Broward wildlife dealer and company
Friday, April 22, 2022 - Broward wildlife dealer and company sentenced for a scheme to unlawfully enrich themselves and others by smuggling illegally-harvested Florida turtles out of the United States and into China, Japan, and other places. -
FWC enhances Lake George and Silver Glen Spring by planting eelgrass
Thursday, April 7, 2022 - The FWC, in partnership with Clearwater Marine Aquarium, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service, is beginning a project to plant eelgrass, a native freshwater aquatic plant, in Lake George and Silver Glen Spring to enhance fish and wildlife habitat. -
Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with a tortoise friendly yard
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - Gopher Tortoise Day is on April 10 but you can celebrate year-round when you have a tortoise friendly yard. -
Spring BearWise tips to reduce conflicts with bears
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - You can help prevent potential negative interactions with bears and other wildlife by removing food attractants and following other BearWise® practices. -
FWC begins habitat enhancement project on Lake Jackson
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - Habitat enhancement efforts, including management of invasive plants in open water and replanting scraped sites with native bulrush, are scheduled to be completed by June 1, 2022. -
Go slow, look out below; Manatees need your help
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - From April 1 through Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by motorboats or personal watercrafts.