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• Help FWC monitor freshwater turtle die-offs due to virus

  Friday, March 18, 2022 -  Please report sightings to the FWC through the Turtle Hotline 352-339-8597.

• Check your home — bat maternity season starts in April

  Thursday, March 17, 2022 -  April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is the last day to legally exclude bats from your home or building.

• Join FWC for WildQuest, a scavenger hunt on Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas

  Wednesday, March 16, 2022 -  This year’s event will take place on twelve wildlife management areas across the state during the weekends of April 22-24 and April 29-May 1.

• Tips to safely co-exist with alligators offered in Spanish

  Tuesday, March 15, 2022 -  The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water and has expanded its safety materials to include a video and infographic in Spanish.

• Consejos para coexistir seguramente con aligátores ofrecidos en español

  Tuesday, March 15, 2022 -  FWC recomienda tomar precauciones dentro y alrededor del agua y ha aumentado sus mensajes de seguridad para incluir un video e infografía en español.

• Help conserve Florida wildlife as they become more active this spring

  Monday, March 14, 2022 -  This increased level of wildlife activity means that people are more likely to encounter wildlife and should take precautions to avoid disrupting these natural behaviors and prevent conflicts with wildlife.

• New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect

  Wednesday, March 9, 2022 -  As of March 1, 2022, all collection and possession of diamondback terrapins is prohibited with the exception of scientific research with a valid permit.

• Coral reef restoration seawater system to aid coral rescue efforts in south Florida

  Friday, March 4, 2022 -  This state-of-the-art seawater system will provide the means to preserve and restore coral colonies to Florida’s coral reef that have been impacted by stony coral tissue loss disease.

• Media Statement: FWC moving forward with proposed rules for nonnative fish and wildlife

  Wednesday, March 2, 2022 -  Staff will collect additional public feedback before bringing final rule language for consideration at a future Commission meeting.

• Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science

  Monday, February 28, 2022 -  Reporting horseshoe crab sightings provides valuable information about habitat use, population distribution and environmental conditions for nesting to the FWC.