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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on draft revisions to the Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Florida burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia floridana)
FWC to meet Dec. 5 in Orlando
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Dec. 5 in Orlando ... more
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USACE announces open house for Western Everglades Restoration Project
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District more
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Conservation Florida partnership unite to permanently protect working lands
Florida’s working lands are a critical piece of the greater conservation puzzle... more
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Audubon Florida honors local chapters, projects at 2023 Chapter Celebration
Each year, Audubon Florida recognizes local conservation wins achieved by members... more
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Dr. Paul Gray
Dr. Paul Gray to speak at Audubon program
Everyone is invited to the upcoming free Hendry-Glades Audubon program on... more
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How safe is rain barrel water quality in South Florida? UF/IFAS experts explain
Much more than a garden trend, rain barrels are an eco-friendly long-term solution... more
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This Halloween, have a heart for bats
People of all cultures have a love-hate relationship with bats. more
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Growers and consumers want ‘wildlife-friendly’ plants
Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them... more
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FWC launches new Panther Depredation Compensation Pilot Program
As opportunistic hunters, panthers might also prey upon livestock, such as calves ... more
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Florida manatees may be back on the endangered species list.
Manatees may be restored to endangered species protection
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that reclassifying the West Indian manatee ... more
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Study confirms bird diversity dropping in urban areas
Birds are one of the most observed and studied species due to their appeal by birdwatcher... more
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Wildlife Rehab Rule Draft and public meetings will be held Oct. 11 and 12
These meetings are designed to give the public an opportunity to interact directly with FWC... more
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More funding needed for septic-to-sewer conversion projects
On Oct. 4, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Septic-to-Sewer: Protecting Florida’s Ground and Surface Water. more
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Healthy softshell turtles are active and alert.
FWC launches new public reporting tool to enhance turtle disease research
FWC is researching a virus present in Florida known to be fatal in freshwater turtles. more
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FWC officers patrol Lake Okeechobee area
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from Sept. 15 - Sept. 21... more
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Volunteers plant flowers and native grasses near Franklin Lock
ALVA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District invited the public to participate in a day of service at the W.P. Franklin South Lock ... more
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Water flowing south to Everglades National Park
Flow under the Tamiami Trail to Everglades National Park continued at around 2,200 cubic feet per second (cfs) the week of Sept. 16-22 … more
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Volunteers invited to plant wildflowers at W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area
Activities include planting 15,000 wildflowers and grasses in an area... more
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Florida panther mortality update Sept. 18
The remains of a 2–3-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP444) were collected... more
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Various views of Vespa velutina.
Experts urge residents to watch for, report predatory yellow-legged hornets
The Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet that preys on honey bees and honey bee larva. more
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