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• Recovery for one of North America’s most endangered birds reaches historic milestone

  Wednesday, June 8, 2022 -  On June 1, the 501st grasshopper sparrow completed its journey from White Oak Conservation with 12 friends, flew out of its enclosure and joined its fellow birds in the wild of the central Florida prairie.

• FWC seeking bear response contractors

  Wednesday, May 18, 2022 -  Bear response contractors will be trained to assist with various bear conservation efforts, including but not limited to helping residents and businesses avoid conflicts with bears, collecting information from and disposing of dead bears, and setting and monitoring bear traps.

• 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.