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• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget ensures conservation remains a priority

  Thursday, June 13, 2024 -  Under Governor DeSantis' bold leadership, Florida remains one of the nation's premier destinations for top-tier fishing and unique hunting experiences.

• Bears in unexpected places and what you should do

  Thursday, June 6, 2024 -  Spring marks a general increase in activity for bears after limited movements in winter.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Martin County

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• FWC partners with NOAA and U.S. Coast Guard for sea turtle protection training

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -  A series of patrols and offshore boardings focused on inspecting TEDs and ensuring compliance with federal and state fishing regulations.

• Share the shore with sea turtles and shorebirds

  Monday, May 20, 2024 -  Beachgoers can help ensure nesting success for both sea turtles and beach-nesting birds by giving them space, removing beach furniture and trash before leaving for the day, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests.

• FWC recognizes “Super” Sid Pennington as Sonya Rood Volunteer of the Year

  Thursday, May 2, 2024 -  The award recognizes one volunteer who demonstrates superior performance resulting in exemplary achievement for the FWC.

• ICYMI: Historic Investments in Florida’s Water Quality and Manatee Rescue Projects Leads to Another Successful Release of a Manatee in Three Sisters Springs

  Friday, April 26, 2024 -  First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the FWC and SeaWorld at Three Sisters Springs to assist with the release of a manatee back into the wild.

• Building owners provide rooftop-nesting habitat for shorebirds

  Thursday, April 11, 2024 -  If you own or manage a building where shorebirds or seabirds are nesting on the roof, you can help with nesting success by giving the nesting birds space and coordinating with your FWC Regional Shorebird Biologist.

• Join FWC in ‘shell-ebration’ of Gopher Tortoise Day

  Wednesday, April 10, 2024 -  Gopher Tortoise Day was adopted in 2016 by the Gopher Tortoise Council to increase appreciation and conservation support of the species.

• Calling all wildlife watchers! The FWC needs participants for innovative new photo project

  Tuesday, April 9, 2024 -  Focused on improving our understanding of wildlife patterns on the FWC’s wildlife management area system, this project combines in-the-field volunteering with online participation to give us a region-wide idea of the species that call south Florida home.