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Analise Fussell reviewing water samples during testing phase. [Photo Courtesy Lourdes Mederos]
Scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes
Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species... more
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Everglades snail kite in its next. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Snail kites find food source in invasive snails
Everglades snail kites are thriving in the Lake Okeechobee area, according to a report ... more
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FWC updates panther pulse web page
The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Oct. 30, 2024 at 8 a.m. more
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Bats provide natural pest control. They eat moths, flies, dragonflies, beetles, wasps, ants, mosquitoes and more. Some eat as much as their body weight in insects every night.
Bat benefit South Florida’s environment
It’s Bat Week, and we are sharing some bat-tastic facts about these winged wonders! more
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Mother wolf spider taking care of her young.
UF/IFAS expert unravels truth on spiders as friend, foe
There are more than 250 species of spiders found in Florida and more than 40,000 worldwide. more
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Florida panther depredation update
Panthers are a top predator and prey on a variety of wildlife such as deer, hogs... more
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With bat maternity season over, fall is the time to exclude bats from buildings.
Bats roosting in buildings? Fall is the time for exclusions
While Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces... more
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FWC seeks input on draft revisions to burrowing owl conservation measures
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on draft revisions to the... more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O Ecosystem Health study public meeting to be held Nov. 6 & 7
The Water School at the Florida Gulf Coast University will host two workshops to solicit public input for a study... more
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FWC extends enrollment period for FL Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program
This extension provides additional time for individuals affected by the storm to apply for the program. more
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The EAA reservoir (labeled A-2 reservoir on this map) will be fed with water from Lake Okeechobee via the Miami Canal and the North New River Canal. The EAA Stormwater Treatment Area (labeled A-2 STA) on this map will be completed before the reservoir and have the capacity to clean water directly from the lake until the reservoir is completed. [Photo courtesy USACE]
$2.87 billion reservoir to be built over 10 years
The Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir will be complete around 2034 ... more
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USACE issues scoping letter for C-43 Preliminary Project Operating Manual
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District  is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment for the C-43 West Basin Storage Reservoir... more
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FWC to hold public meeting for input on captive wildlife draft regulations
The FWC will be hosting public meetings to encourage input on captive wildlife draft regulations in Florida regarding game farms and hunt preserves. more
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Enrollment opens for panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program
The program will benefit private landowners and the panther population by... more
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Florida black bear. [Photo courtesy FWC]
Follow BearWise® basics as bears become more active in fall
As fall approaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual reminder... more
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FWC to meet Sept. 17-18 in Duck Key
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Sept. 17-18 at the Hawks Cay... more
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FWC Florida panther mortality update
The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Aug. 28, at 9 a.m. more
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Water held in Chain of Lakes to benefit restoration
This deviation is the first step in the phased implementation of the Kissimmee River Restoration (KRR) Project Headwaters... more
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Report all wild turkey sightings from now until Aug. 31
Florida’s annual summer wild turkey survey is part of a broader multi-state initiative... more
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Help protect Florida’s manatees and sea turtles decals from FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its 2024-2025 manatee and... more
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