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Invasive Species Awareness Week highlights importance of protecting native ecosystems
Protecting natural ecosystems: Burmese pythons, Melaleuca, Brazilian pepper trees, and other harmful invasive species ... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
Final week to apply: Alternative water supply and water conservation projects
This is the final week to apply for funding for alternative water supply and water conservation projects. more
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Prescribed burns support the health of South Florida’s Ecosystems
The South Florida Water Management District (District) routinely conducts prescribed burns as part of its integrated land stewardship program. more
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Florida Forever marks 25 years with largest conservation easement in program history
As Florida Forever marks 25 years of conserving the state’s most important natural landscapes ... more
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Sailfin catfish compete with native fish for food and habitat. They also cause damage, create spawning burrows along shorelines, which can undermine canal banks and lake shorelines. They can grow to more than 20 inches long. They are native to South American and were introduced to Florida by the aquarium trade.
Cold weather kills invasive fish
When is a fish kill on Lake Okeechobee a good thing? When Mother Nature takes out invasive species like armored catfish. more
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SFWMD announces upcoming meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. ... more
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Water conservation is important year round.
Drought could mean mandatory water restrictions
WEST PALM BEACH – South Florida is in drought, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Resiliency Officer Carolina Maran... more
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FWC to host a virtual Gopher Tortoise Research Symposium on Feb. 20
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual Gopher Tortoise Research Symposium on February 20 ... more
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Help protect the Florida panther during critical breeding season
The Florida panther, one of the Sunshine State’s most iconic and endangered animals, is in one of the most sensitive ... more
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Lantana flower variety
Know which invasive plants are often sold in stores? UF experts call out their top 8 and explain why
Florida’s lush, subtropical climate supports gardening and outdoor living year-round. more
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Meet the UF Croc Docs: The women leading wildlife conservation in the Everglades
In chest-deep waters, on midnight airboat runs and along remote roads, women scientists ... more
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What to do if you Encounter an Endangered Species
The Endangered Species Act protects about 90 faunal species in Florida, and approximately one-third of those species... more
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Formosan termites
New study shows invasive termites threatening homes in Florida are spreading farther than predicted
Florida’s coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. more
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From April 1 through Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by motorboats or personal watercrafts. [Photo by Margaret Thompson/FWC]
FWC approves changes to Indian River County manatee zones
On Feb. 5, FWC announced, at this week’s Commission meeting in Tallahassee, Commissioners of the FWC voted to approve... more
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FWC approves final proposed rule amendments for wildlife trapping
These rule changes address allowed trap types, design specifications, placement, check times and disposition of captured wildlife. more
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FWC approves new rules for hunting and managed areas
At its February meeting, the FWC approved rule changes related to the 2026-27 hunting season, including specific regulations ... more
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Over 5,000 invasive green iguanas removed from Florida’s ecosystems
Thursday, Feb. 4, at its February Commission meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation... more
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World Wetlands Day highlights progress to protect and restore America’s Everglades
In recognition of World Wetlands Day, the South Florida Management District (District) is highlighting the significant progress ... more
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Water management decisions are based on sound science
The District’s actions are based on the expertise of scientists, researchers and modelers using the best ... more
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FGUA loves water, and shares ways to protect it
When you love something, you can’t live without it. That definitely pertains to water! more
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