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Harmful Algal Blooms have been visible from LaBelle Bridge, in the Caloosahatchee River, for over a month now.
CDC begins new study on the health effects of cyanotoxins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will start a new study in south Florida during the 2021 algal bloom season to assess the health effects of exposure to … more
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Four year old female panther remains found in Hendry County
The FWC has updated the “Panther Pulse” page with mortality information through June 4, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. more
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Scientists discover how a native fish prevents the establishment of a globally invasive species
In the battle of mosquitofish against guppies, University of Florida scientists found that the native mosquitofish won, and that’s good for our ecosystems. more
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission panther mortality update
The FWC has updated the “Panther Pulse” page with mortality information through May 27, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. more
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Florida Forest Service urges no burning
Okeechobee District urges residents and visitors to refrain from outdoor burning... more
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Black Skimmer feeding chick.
Give birds space this Memorial weekend and save the original beach babies
Audubon is calling on beachgoers to help make beaches safer for birds by avoiding their nesting areas during this busy holiday weekend... more
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission panther mortality update
The FWC has updated the “Panther Pulse” page with mortality information through May 21, 2021... more
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A marked blue calamintha bee collects pollen from Ashe’s calamint.
Scientists discover nest, new northern range of Florida’s rare blue calamintha bee
Florida Museum of Natural History scientists have found the first nest of Florida’s extraordinarily rare blue calamintha bee... more
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The American Crocodiles in South Florida have showed signs of shifting their traditional nesting locations to avoid areas of high salinity.
Study connects how health status of American Crocodiles is influenced by salinity levels in Everglades
Considered a key wildlife indicator, the health of the American Crocodile will continue to tell us whether water restoration efforts that began in the late 1980s are benefitting crocodiles. more
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Florida Forest Service provides Wildfire Safety Tips
The Florida Forest Service provides the following Wildfire Safety Tips: more
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FDEP monitoring algal blooms around the state
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) continues to monitor algal blooms. more
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Water reuse important
WEST PALM BEACH – The South Florida Water Management District has declared May 16-22 as Water Reuse Week. more
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PAHOKEE - The algal bloom at the Pahokee marina has been cleaned up. The most recent tests show only very low levels of microcystin in the marina and no microcystin toxins in the lake water outside the marina,
FDEP, SFWMD continue to monitor lakes and rivers for algae
As the weather heats up, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) increase water sampling for cyanobacteria more
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What you need to know about applying for alligator harvest permits
Now is the time to plan for Florida’s upcoming hunting seasons if you’re interested in applying for the FWC's alligator harvest permits more
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A Carolina chickadee.
Them’s fighting birds: Study identifies other species’ influence on territorial aggression
A social behavior known as the “audience effect” has long been reported among humans. From children tussling on a playground... more
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A sprinkler watering a residential lawn.
Friends, neighbors help influence our irrigation decisions, UF research shows
But irrigation takes on a new context when you consider the potential of peer pressure on outdoor watering habits. more
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New rules addressing high-risk reptiles including green iguanas and tegus take effect in Florida on April 29. FWC is helping pet owners get ready.
FWC helps pet owners prepare for new invasive reptile rules taking effect April 29
New rules designed to protect Florida from high-risk, nonnative reptiles take effect April 29 ... more
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Recycling is important to the future of our planet
Earth Day has been celebrated annually since April 22, 1970 and is considered the birth of the environmental movement. more
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Pictured is a green iguana.
New nonnative species rules goes into effect April 29
At its February 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved new rules addressing the importation, breeding, and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles. more
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Most shorebirds and seabirds that nest on rooftops are State-threatened species.
FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting birds
Making concessions for wildlife is not always easy but it is extremely important for the long-term survival of rooftop nesting birds ... more
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