The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public input on two separate draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines (Guidelines) for the limpkin (Aramus guarauna) and the Key silverside (Menidia conchorum). The Guidelines provide information on the requirements established in the Florida Administrative Code related to intentional and incidental take permitting. They also provide guidance on species range, survey methodology, and recommended practices. Visit our Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines page to view the documents. 

How to comment 

Written comments will be accepted between October 30, 2026 and November 30, 2026. Please submit comments by submitting the comment forms Key silverside permitting guidelines and limpkin permitting guidelines. If you would like to comment, but are unable to do so in the timeframe, or if you prefer an alternate format in which to comment, please contact Imperiled@MyFWC.com.

Webinars during the public comment period 

Key information on each species' Guidelines will be presented at four public webinars. Each species will have two webinars respectively. These webinars also offer an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the documents. Each webinar will offer the same information for their respective species. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer or phone for audio-only access. A copy of the webinar slides will be published online for interested parties who are unable to attend.  

Information on how to join the webinars is also available at Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines | FWC.

Webinars are scheduled for the following dates: 

Key silverside

Thursday, November 5, 1:30-3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

The webinar will be broadcast online as a Microsoft Teams Meeting OR

For audio-only, dial 850-270-2928 | Conference ID: 650 732 200#

Monday, November 16, 1:30-3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

The webinar will be broadcast online as a Microsoft Teams Meeting OR

For audio-only, dial 850-270-2928 | Conference ID: 793 081 483#

limpkin

Tuesday, November 17, 2-3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

The webinar will be broadcast online as a Microsoft Teams Meeting OR

For audio-only, dial 850-270-2928 | Conference ID: 476 265 265#

Monday, November 30, 2-3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

The webinar will be broadcast online as a Microsoft Teams Meeting OR

For audio-only, dial 850-270-2928 | Conference ID: 655 807 463#

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting should notify the agency at least 10 calendar days before the meeting by calling 850-488-6411 or contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice), if you are hearing or speech impaired. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility, or if you need more information, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at: FWC, Office of Human Resources, 620 S Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, 850-488-6411 Or write to: Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Rights, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.