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• FWC asks public to help stop the spread of invasive zebra mussels

  Friday, March 5, 2021 -  This species might cause devastating impacts to Florida’s ecology and economy, and has recently been discovered in a Florida pet store and stores in other parts of the country.

• FWC: You can help Florida’s nesting waterbirds.

  Tuesday, March 2, 2021 -  By taking a few steps to limit disturbance to nesting waterbirds, we can help ensure they have a successful nesting season and that they will be around for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.

• FWC approves rule changes to help protect Florida from 16 high-risk invasive reptiles

  Thursday, February 25, 2021 -  The approved rule changes to Chapter 68-5, F.A.C. specifically address Burmese pythons, Argentine black and white tegus, green iguanas and 13 other high-risk nonnative snakes and lizards that pose a threat to Florida’s ecology, economy, and human health and safety.

• Nathan Bunting named Resource Manager of the Year

  Monday, February 22, 2021 -  Bunting has served for over 15 years at the Apalachee Wildlife Management Area in the Florida Panhandle and has worked tirelessly to restore the WMA after it was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.

• Martin County to get improved waterway marker signs

  Monday, February 15, 2021 -  The FWC is performing routine maintenance and replacing degraded waterway signs in the existing boundaries of the manatee protection zones and the boating restricted areas.

• FWC: Bats in your building? Now’s the time to check.

  Tuesday, February 9, 2021 -  If you find any, you still have time to exclude them before bat maternity season begins.

• Keep pets and backyard animals from becoming prey to coyotes

  Thursday, February 4, 2021 -  To help avoid conflicts with coyotes and other predators, take proactive measures by removing food sources including unsecured trash and pet food, and securing pets and small livestock as they can become prey to coyotes.

• FWC: Gov. DeSantis’ leadership increases our conservation successes

  Wednesday, December 23, 2020 -  There have been many achievements this year thanks to the Governor’s leadership and teamwork among stakeholders and partners.

• Media Statement: FWC approves new guidelines for 2 species

  Thursday, December 17, 2020 -  The southeastern American kestrel and the Florida tree snail will benefit from the new species guidelines.

• FWC approves draft language; directs staff to continue working on diamondback terrapin conservation proposal

  Thursday, December 17, 2020 -  Staff will continue looking into prohibiting the take and possession of diamondback terrapins as well as the use and utility of bycatch reduction devices (BRD) in blue crab traps as one way to minimize the potential of adult terrapins from entering crab traps.