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• Learn how to be alligator aware

  Friday, July 29, 2022 -  While serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida, the FWC recommends taking the following precautions when in and around the water to prevent conflicts with alligators:

• Two Burmese pythons, clutch of eggs and hatchlings found and removed from Big Cypress National Preserve

  Thursday, July 14, 2022 -  In addition to python removal efforts on public lands, pythons may be humanely killed on private lands at any time with landowner permission — no permit or hunting license required — and the FWC encourages people to remove and kill pythons from private lands whenever possible.

• FWC approves new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The guidelines are designed to be a tool for landowners, consultants, agency partners and other interested parties on how to conserve these species.

• FWC approves captive wildlife rule language for reporting requirements for injuries and escapes

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The new rule improves public safety and provides information necessary for the management of captive wildlife.

• Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend

  Wednesday, June 29, 2022 -  The FWC reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while enjoying Florida’s coastal habitats this holiday weekend.

• Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2022 Florida Python Challenge®

  Thursday, June 16, 2022 -  Members of the public are now able to take the required online training and register to compete to win thousands of dollars in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild.

• Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests

  Wednesday, June 15, 2022 -  Help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests.

• 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.