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Wildlife photography walk planned
MOORE HAVEN -- The Fisheating Creek Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host an outing on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 a.m. more
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ALVA –– The new Category 5-rated, hurricane-hardened lock control building at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam stands ready to support operations and safely house lock operators during severe weather events. (Photo by Peggy Bebb/USACE]
Caloosahatchee River flow is all local basin runoff
Flows through the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79) will rely on basin runoff and will NOT be supplemented with Lake Okeechobee water ... more
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A female Burmese python coils around her clutch of eggs and displays defensively at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie. [Photo by Alex Romer, UF/IFAS]
Study targets the Burmese pythons that matter most
A new study by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) offers agencies a tool to identify pythons ... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces upcoming public meetings in September and Oct. 8
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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A gopher tortoise hunkered inside its shell.
FWC to hold Oct. 14 meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group
A meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ... more
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A prescribed fire at the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center forest with a cogongrass patch embedded within a matrix of native habitat.
Cogongrass helping some wildfires burn hotter, spread faster
What is helping some Florida wildfires burn hotter and spread farther? more
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Pollinators keep a later calendar in human-modified landscapes
Human development may be changing more than where pollinators live — it may also be changing when they are active. more
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Give nesting sea turtles and emerging hatchlings space.
Holiday help for hatchlings, sea turtles and shorebirds
Beach-bound this long holiday weekend? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission... more
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SFWMD's team of biologists and other staff work year-round to protect native wildlife.
Ecosystem restoration helps protect habitat for native wildlife
In recognition of National Wildlife Day, we are highlighting the continued progress to protect, restore and manage natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for native wildlife. DID YOU … more
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Grace de Vries setting a trap for the invasive Argentine black and white tegu, baited with a chicken egg.
Fighting Florida’s invasive species, UF/IFAS interns are on the front lines gaining hands-on experience
From tracking pythons in Big Cypress National Preserve to trapping invasive tegus in South Florida, University... more
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Alligator harvest online reporting now available in app
Beginning August 15, hunters participating in the Statewide Alligator Hunt and Super Hunt can now log their alligator harvests... more
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New UF/IFAS app takes guesswork out of choosing the right plants, supporting pollinators and saving water
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Florida-Friendly... more
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Amendment 3 would mean less money for SFWMD projects
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) could lose significant revenue if Amendment 3 passes, Todd Polk... more
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Monarch butterfly on a flower. Photo taken 10-13-21
Join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Aug. 21-22
What if protecting pollinators were as easy as spending 15 minutes watching a patch of flowers? more
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A $10,000 check check was presented Tom Rahill who is the Ultimate Grand Prize Winner of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™. Tom Rahill provided the small photo of himself with a phython at the top left of the photo. Pictured to left to right are: FWC Executive Director Roger Young; FWC Commissioner Gary Lester; Sarah Funck, Section Lead for the FWC’s Wildlife Impact Management section; FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto; Tom Rahill, Ultimate Grand Prize Winner of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™; FWC Commissioner Joshua Kellam; FWC Commissioner Sonya Rood. [Photo courtesy FWC]
FWC announces results of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™
On Aug. 5,  the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners announced the results and winner ... more
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Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a legislative proposal to create a new standalone felony offense of aggravated illegal taking of wildlife and to significantly enhance penalties when poachers discharge firearms near people, occupied structures, or critical infrastructure. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General]
Attorney General Uthmeier proposes enhanced penalties for dangerous poaching near homes
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a legislative proposal to create a new standalone felony offense of aggravated illegal taking of wildlife ... more
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SFWMD reports weekly Tidal Outlooks for the 2026 king tide season
The 2026 king tide season is starting, and the South Florida Water Management District (District) is publishing weekly Tidal Outlooks. These outlooks will be shared weekly throughout the season. The … more
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tiger mosquito on skin. proboscis inserted and feeding. belly full with blood.
Webinar to Uncover insights for communicating mosquito-borne disease
The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources... more
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Ryan Smith, Agricultural Deputy for Lykes (blue shirt), and representative of FWC’s Law Enforcement Division presented the FWC 2025-2026 South Region Alpha Landowner Award to Noah Handley, vice president of engineering and land management of Lykes Brothers (center). [Photo courtesy Lykes Brothers]
Lykes Bros. Inc. earns FWC South Region Alpha Landowner of the Year recognition
Lykes Bros. Inc. has been recognized as the 2025–2026 South Region Alpha Landowner of the Year by the FWC Division of Law Enforcement more
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Often spotted in backyards, gardens and agricultural areas, the nine-banded armadillo is a fascinating mammal known for its powerful digging skills, unique adaptations and one-of-a-kind reproductive behavior. While its digging can sometimes damage plants and crops, the armadillo also provides a benefit by feeding on insects and other pests that can harm landscapes, gardens and agricultural fields.
Wildlife Watch: Seeing more armadillos this summer?
Florida residents who spot a nine-banded armadillo this summer are witnessing a unique species during its annual breeding... more
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