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St. Johns River Connector Florida Forever Project
Key land parcels added to Florida Wildlife Corridor
Totaling nearly 20,000 Acres, land parcels will preserve key links in the Florida Wildlife Corridor. more
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Gopher tortoises are long-lived reptiles that occupy upland habitat throughout Florida including forests, pastures, and yards. They dig deep burrows for shelter and forage on low-growing plants.
FWC seeks landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation efforts... more
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Take a Moonlit Tram tour of Fakahatchee
The 12-passenger tram allows for social distancing and provides an excellent platform for viewing park features by moonlight. more
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FWC seeks public input on beach-nesting birds draft guidelines
FWC is seeking public feedback on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for nesting bird species... more
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Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall
Fall is approaching and that means Florida black bears are traveling and searching for food. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds... more
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Dog Vomit Fungus, actually a slime mold, pops up in yards around LaBelle, after recent heavy rains.
Slime mold takes over LaBelle?
Not a mold, not a plant, and yet not an animal, slime molds are in a class all to themselves. more
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Veteran Florida Sea Grant agent takes new role as liaison at federal level
A veteran Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension agent will now work in a larger role to help mitigate harmful algal blooms nationwide. more
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FWC offers Python Patrol every third Thursday of the month
Python Patrol is a no-cost training program that aims to create a network of individuals throughout Florida who know how to... more
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Sequestering Carbon and Protecting Florida Land Program is now available
The Sequestering Carbon and Protecting Florida Land Program is a new program designed to help increase the acreage … more
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Red Cross urges everyone to get their households prepared for emergencies now
The impact of climate change is being felt by families across the country as we see more intense storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures... more
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Pictured is a softshell turtle.
FWC temporarily prohibits take of freshwater softshell turtles and yellow-bellied sliders
On Aug. 26, FWC issued executive order #21-19 that states the take or transport of all freshwater softshell turtles more
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This picture is of a stormwater pond.
Storm water runoff contributes to algal blooms
The importance of storm water treatment was the main topic of discussion at the Florida Blue Green Algae Task Force meeting more
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Picture is an aerial view of Water Conservation Area 3A.
Corps reviews Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
JACKSONVILLE – On Aug. 19, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided an online meeting to review the Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan … more
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Public asked to help with skunk survey
TALLAHASSEE  -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Skunk Observation Project has generated 599 skunk observations in Florida, thanks to the public's … more
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Sea turtles nest on Florida beaches March 1 and October 31. Sea turtles are protected so when the eggs begin to hatch you should allow hatchlings to crawl toward the ocean on their own.
FWC tips to help keep hatching sea turtles safe
Sea turtles lay eggs in nests on Florida beaches beginning in the spring and throughout the summer, and now the... more
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FWC seeking feedback on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules. If approved, the proposed revisions will affect take... more
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CERP progress updated
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a virtual committee meeting Aug. 13 … more
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FWC video outlines new rules to keep chronic wasting disease from spreading into Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has introduced a video outlining new rules to protect Florida deer... more
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Sample of blood-fed Aedes taeniorhynchus.
UF/IFAS survey illustrates majority of Florida mosquito species are understudied
Florida’s sunny climate serves as an ideal place for a variety of mosquito species to make their homes throughout the year. While some mosquitoes can be a nuisance... more
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Lionfish are among the invasive species in Florida waters.
Invasive fish: Unwanted denizens of the deep
Reef fish with poisonous fins, a catfish that walks on land and a variety of fugitives from home aquariums … more
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