Published on September 1, 2009 “Don’t release exotic pets!” That’s the message behind a colorful new poster available through a joint effort between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association (FOWA). The 20″ x 36″ poster, titled “Some of Florida’s Exotic Freshwater Fishes,” displays 17 species of nonnative [...]
Impact of Economic's of Fishing
August 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
Economic Impact of Sportfishing Thursday, August 27, 2009 By wowmynews As anglers, I doubt we even realize the impact we have on our nations economy. Hopefully this will give you some insight on the positive cash flow we create by just doing what we are so passionate about. In the past I’ve designed a couple [...]
St. Johns water district sells us out to Big Business!
March 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Scott Maxwell | TAKING NAMES (Orlando Sentinel) March 29, 2009 The campaign being waged by the St. Johns River Water Management District is quite simple: “Do your part to save water.” Unfortunately, the district itself doesn’t seem interested in following its own advice. Next week, St. Johns will go before a judge and fight — [...]
Florida Sugar Land deal redone, to protect Everglades
November 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Florida officials have agreed to new terms for a land deal with the largest U.S. producer of cane sugar to increase the availability of water storage and flow to the vast Everglades wetland. The new agreement, subject to approval by the South Florida Water Management District, includes the purchase of more than 180,000 acres [...]
FWC Preparing for Effects of Climate Change
October 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
ORLANDO — Scientists addressing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s first climate change summit last week forecast a bleak future for the state’s fish and wildlife over the next century: • As many as 30 percent of native species could face extinction from habitat loss because of rising ocean levels. • Coral reefs could begin dissolving [...]
Fishing Remains a Fun, Healthy tradition available to Everyone!
September 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By BOB WATTENDORF Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Freshwater fishing is one of the many outdoor recreational activities encouraged by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The FWC views outdoor recreation as a tremendously beneficial opportunity that should be available to all residents and visitors, and it strives to provide quality fishing, [...]
