Manatee Decals

New decals are designed and created each year in preparation for the manatee Voluntary Contribution Campaign. As these decals help to raise money for manatee recovery around the State of Florida, your contribution to this cause is appreciated.

The official manatee Voluntary Contribution Campaign began during the June boat registration period in fiscal year 1992-93. Chapter 327.25 (7), Florida Statutes, states that a registrant who provides a voluntary contribution of $5.00 or more shall be given a sticker or emblem by the tax collector to display, which signifies support for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund. Prior to this time, donations were received under the Manatee Donation Campaign and no decals were issued to show the donor's support.

Current year manatee decals are available at Florida County Tax Offices. These decals are given to individuals who donate $5.00 or more at the time of vessel or vehicle registration.  The donations from the manatee decals support manatee research, rehabilitation and educational programs.

FWC has a limited supply of some of the earlier decals. We would like to offer them to individuals who are interested in collecting them. Please indicate the decals you would like to obtain by checking the appropriate area on the order form and sending a check for the number of decals selected.  The decals will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks.

Complete a Decal Order Form to order a current or historic manatee decal.

2019-2020 Decal: "Warm Water Saves Manatees"

This year’s decal is a reminder that manatees need warm water to survive the winter. It is important to be aware that any disturbance to manatees using any of Florida’s warm-water sites can result in manatees fleeing that refuge and being exposed to life-threatening conditions. Do your part to help manatees survive by following Wildlife Watching ethics at warm water sites and supporting manatee conservation efforts with a donation to the Save the Manatee Trust Fund. 

Artwork by Mike Hunter, FWC.