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• Media Statement: FWC revises permitting guidelines for threatened gopher tortoise

  Thursday, July 23, 2020 -  The revisions include clarifications and updates to data, permitting and mitigation requirements.

• FWC approves draft rules for high-risk invasive reptiles including pythons, tegus and iguanas

  Thursday, July 23, 2020 -  The FWC will host online stakeholder workshops to present proposed rule changes and collect public and industry comment on this topic.

• Show support for manatee and sea turtle conservation with new decals from the FWC

  Thursday, July 9, 2020 -  . New editions of these collectible stickers are released every July and are available with a $5 donation online or at your local tax collector’s office. All proceeds from the decals help fund manatee and sea turtle conservation efforts.

• Help plan the future of Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area

  Monday, June 29, 2020 -  A 10-year plan for the Caravelle Ranch WMA will be presented at a public hearing virtually via Abode Connect, an online communications tool, on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.

• FWC: keep beaches dark, clean for sea turtles

  Tuesday, June 16, 2020 -  It’s sea turtle nesting season and the FWC is reminding beachgoers to take precautions that can help protect these federally threatened and endangered marine reptiles.

• Fire, water and big machines: all used by FWC to enhance East Lake Toho habitat

  Thursday, June 11, 2020 -  The East Lake Toho drawdown, which began in October of 2019, is now complete and will improve both fish and wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities in and around the lake.

• Help us conserve beach nesting birds

  Thursday, May 21, 2020 -  By respectfully sharing our beaches and waterways with these birds, people can help ensure their survival.

• More big news for tiny, critically endangered birds

  Friday, May 15, 2020 -  The Florida grasshopper sparrow captive breeding and release program achieved an important milestone: researchers have detected eight captive-reared sparrows breeding in the wild.

• FWC online meeting May 14 open to the public 

  Monday, April 20, 2020 -  The FWC will meet online May 14 beginning at 9 am using Adobe Connect with a telephone conference line for accepting public comment during the meeting.

• FWC to boaters: Slow down to save manatees.

  Thursday, March 12, 2020 -  During this time of year, manatees leave their winter refuges and are more likely to be found in rivers, canals and nearshore waters.