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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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An American Flamingo banded and tracked after rescue.
American Flamingo released in Tampa Bay will shed light on flamingo invasion
Hurricane Idalia’s Category 3 landfall brought rain, wind, and, unexpectedly, flamingos... more
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[Photo by Tyler Jones/UF/IFAS Photography] A fireman performs a controled burn at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station near Melrose, Florida.
Bees survive, ticks don’t: Pros of prescribed fire
Adding fuel to the argument to use fire as a healthy forest management tool... more
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A pod of juvenile spectacled caimans captured in the C-111 Spreader Canal Western project by UF/IFAS Croc Docs researcher Sidney Godfrey.
Study reveals successful strategies for removing invasive caimans from Everglades
Pet trade and crocodilian farming industries, escapes and deliberate releases made it possible... more
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This is one of the unusual cats you will see at Panther Ridge.
Panther Ridge is a 'must see' attraction in South Florida
Loxahatchee, Florida is home to a unique attraction many do not know exists. more
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Help Florida’s manatees and sea turtles have access to clean and healthy habitats
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is unveiling its new 2023... more
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This photo shows a white-tailed deer.
Find a fawn? If you care, leave it there
White-tailed deer fawning can last many months. Sometimes people assume a fawn they find by itself has been abandoned … more
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Protect beach-nesting birds from fireworks this holiday weekend
Independence Day is a cause for remembrance and celebration. more
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Septic-to-sewer projects face challenges
Nutrients from septic tanks feed algae blooms. … more
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SFWMD celebrates completion of Key Everglades Restoration Project
On May 30, the South Florida Water Management District and the National Park Service completed an environmental restoration project... more
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Lt. Governor Nuñez promotes water safety ahead of Memorial Day
Drowning is preventable, and the State of Florida works to educate Floridians and visitors on safe recreation... more
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Share the beach with sea turtles this holiday weekend
Everyone can help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space... more
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Pumpout Nav mobile app for boaters expands to Florida
Functional pumpout stations are critical for boaters to properly dispose of boat waste and protect water quality. more
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CEPP North Phase breaks ground to help restore the Central Everglades
The CEPP North Phase is a component of the larger suite of projects within CEPP. CEPP restores water levels in the... more
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Nearly every living manatee bears scars from encounters with boat propellers, and high-speed collisions with fast-moving watercraft is a top cause of manatee deaths.
Boaters asked to be responsible and mindful of manatee safety
National Safe Boating Week, an annual campaign encouraging boaters to be responsible on the water... more
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