FWC Seeks Landowners to help with Gopher Tortoise Conservation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation efforts as part of the agency’s Gopher Tortoise… Read More
Parks and Preserves
Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall
Fall is approaching and that means Florida black bears are traveling and searching for food. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds you… Read More
Weeki Wachee
Weeki Wachee was a city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It became a city in 1966, with five cabins on the property of… Read More
FWC temporarily prohibits take of freshwater softshell turtles and yellow-bellied sliders
On Aug. 26, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued executive order #21-19 that states the take or transport of all freshwater… Read More
New Gone Fishin’ saltwater digital interactive games from FWC
Just in time for the new school year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has partnered with Pubbly, a digital education company, to… Read More
Jeeping in the Chassahowitzka WMA
The jeep bounces over the gravel road, the blue skies and low shrubby landscape sliding by as strains of the Top Gear theme song fill… Read More
Wesley Chapel District Park Recreation Complex Grand Opening
17,800-square-foot recreation center is first built in Pasco County in 30 years Wesley Chapel District Park Recreation Complex Grand Opening Celebrate with us in grand… Read More
Citizen science projects make a difference for wildlife, study finds
When public interest is high and funding is limited, researchers can rely on citizens to help themmeasure wildlife populations, research finds. UF/IFAS and Florida Sea… Read More
The Adventure Coast’s Coastal Paddling Trail offers a Diverse Adventure
Kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing offer peaceful interaction with nature on the water, providing healthy exercise without getting too wet. Florida’s Adventure Coast opened the Coastal… Read More
Poles & Pontoon for a Lazy Sunday Afternoon
Boating on the Lower Withlacoochee River & Lake Rousseau A cluster of confused newbie kayakers congregated in the middle of the river. There were two… Read More
All about Captivating Crystal River
Crystal River is situated around Kings Bay, which is fed by a cluster of more than 30 springs and is designated as a first-magnitude spring… Read More
Enjoying a Waterfall Hike on Florida’s Nature Coast
Sunlight filters through the forest canopy, shining warm rays on the magenta flowers blossoming on the azalea bushes. A squirrel darts across the exposed aggregate… Read More