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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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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY -- FPL Engineer Stevany Cole is pictured at the FPL plant in northern Okeechobee County.
Hydrogen could be key to a carbon-free energy future
The FPL Cavendish Solar Energy Center powers the NextGen Hydrogen Hub – more
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Sunrise Stroll planned Saturday
The Fisheating Creek Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host a Sunrise Stroll ... 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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The economic contributions of Florida Gators
With over one million wild alligators found throughout the Sunshine State... more
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IBNB Permitted Monitors are an important tool in conserving shorebirds and are qualified to assist FWC Incidental Take Permittees with minimizing and avoiding harm or harassment of imperiled beach-nesting birds
Delayed effective date for imperiled beach-nesting bird guidelines
This delay will allow more people to gain the required experience to become IBNB Permitted Monitors... 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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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month & Literacy Days at Highlands Hammock
Highlands Hammock State Park is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Literacy Days on October 7. 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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OKEECHOBEE -- This map shows the 5-mile radius from the Okeechobee County Airport. Portions of the planned Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area (dotted red line) are within the 5-mile radius,
Pilots say stormwater treatment area will increase bird strikes
The Federal Aviation Administration shares the Okeechobee County Commission’s concern... 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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Aerial view of the lands and waters that make up the Everglades at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge: 'We have the Everglades'
More than half a million acres of public land in the SFWMD are open to the public for recreation. more
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Asian subterranean termites spread through Florida’s southernmost point
The first Asian subterranean termite infestation in the United States was discovered in Miami... 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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tiger mosquito on skin. proboscis inserted and feeding. belly full with blood.
Scientists seek to lure mosquitoes and build better surveillance system
Mosquitoes’ sense of smell tells them when humans and wildlife are in biting distance... more
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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 Oct. 4-5 in Jensen Beach
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in person Oct. 4-5 … 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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Lt. Gov. Nuñez announces winners of the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®
This year, Florida had 1,050 participants from 35 states and Belgium remove 209 Burmese pythons... more
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