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Our Mission Conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, and their habitats, in cooperation with partners, for the continuing benefit of the American people, from the Lake Wales Ridge to the Florida Keys. The Ecological Services Division of the USFWS works to protect and restore healthy populations of fish and wildlife and the environments on which they depend. To accomplish this, the South Florida Ecological Services Field Office has these programs: Everglades Restoration, Coastal Ecology, Contaminants, Endangered Species, Habitat Conservation, and Partners for Fish and Wildlife. Foundation Seeking Proposals for Grant To Fund Northern Crested Caracara Project July 17, 2020VERO BEACH, Fla. -- The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is requesting proposals for a grant worth at least $300,000 to enable the awardee to conduct studies that will help the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) meet species recovery goals for the northern crested caracara (caracara). This species is listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. The primary goals of this study project are to understand the demographic significance of gathering areas and communal roosts to the caracara in order to better manage conservation and recovery of the species, and to provide data to allow for development of a strategic plan for the species including: appropriate recovery goals and reclassification metrics; avoidance or minimization measures for development projects affecting habitat; monitoring protocols for recovery and regulatory use; and an indicator strategy from one or a few communal roosts to all roosts. Click Here to Read More U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Critical Habitat for the Endangered Florida Bonneted Bat June 9, 2020VERO BEACH, Florida - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to designate critical habitat for the Florida bonneted bat under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The agency is also announcing the availability of a draft economic analysis for the proposed critical habitat designation. The ESA allows the Service to identify areas essential to the conservation of endangered or threatened species. Designating critical habitat under the ESA does not affect private landowners unless they implement an action involving federal funds, permits or activities. Additionally, it does not affect land ownership or establish a refuge, wilderness, reserve, preserve or other conservation area, nor does it allow the government or public to access private lands. Click Here to Read More Florida bristle fern photo by Keith Bradley February 21, 2020The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed to designate critical habitat for the rare Florida bristle fern under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Service listed the Florida bristle fern, a plant found only in Miami-Dade and Sumter counties in Florida, as endangered in 2015. The Service also announced availability of a draft economic analysis on the proposed critical habitat designation. The public is invited to submit comments on the, critical habitat designation and draft economic analysis during a 60-day comment period ending April 24, 2020. The Florida bristle fern is a small, mat-forming plant. In Miami-Dade County, South Florida, the fern is found in four known populations in rockland hammocks, all on county-managed conservation lands (Castellow, Hattie Bauer, Fuchs and Meissner hammocks). In Sumter County, Central Florida, only two populations occur, both in small hammocks on state-owned land in the Jumper Creek Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest. Habitat modification and destruction caused by urban development, agricultural conversion, regional drainage and canal installation are the main threats to the Florida bristle fern. Click Here to Read More August 8, 2019VERO BEACH, Fla. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is hosting a public information meeting on Aug. 22, 2019 at the Marathon Key Government Center, in the Emergency Operations Center Room (2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Fla.) starting at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about Key deer recovery and a possible change in the listing status of this iconic species. During this meeting, the Service will provide information about how Key deer recovery is progressing, how the recent species status assessment (SSA) is informing/guiding decisions regarding Key deer and how the public can participate in the decision making process when/if the Service proposes to change the listing status of Key deer under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Should the Service propose a change in the listing status in the future, an additional public hearing will be scheduled at which the public will be allowed to make oral comments or submit written comments. Click Here to Read More Opportunity to provide information for 5-Year Reviews for 13 Species in South Florida Everglade snail kite. April 24, 2019VERO BEACH, Florida -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting five-year status reviews of 36 threatened or endangered southeastern species—13 of which are in South Florida, including Everglade snail kite, Audubon's crested caracara, Cape-sable seaside sparrow, Key Largo cotton mouse, bluetail mole skink, sand skink, and numerous plants. The public is invited to provide information and comments concerning these species on or before June 10, 2019. Click Here to Read More Eastern Collier Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Public Review and Comment October 19, 2018VERO BEACH, Fla. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking comments on a draft environmental impact statement and a habitat conservation plan associated with the incidental take permit applications of 11 Collier County landowners under the Endangered Species Act. The Eastern Collier Property Owners, LLC, requests a 50-year incidental take permit for the Florida panther and 18 other federal or state-listed species for take incidental to residential and commercial development, earth mining, and low-intensity rural-land activities in Collier County, Florida. Endangered Butterflies Reintroduced At State Parks In Florida Keys Adult Schaus' swallowtail butterfly July 25, 2018KEY LARGO, Fla. -- Kristin Rossetti couldn’t believe her eyes: “I just put him on the leaf and he’s already eating! These little critters are hungry!” “Yeah, they’re essentially eating machines,” chimed in Jaret Daniels. Those “little critters” and “eating machines” were Schaus’ swallowtail caterpillars being placed on wild lime trees at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park as part of a reintroduction project on Key Largo, Fla.Click Here to Read More Service and Partners Working to Stave off Extinction of Florida Grasshopper Sparrows Florida grasshopper sparrow December 18, 2017VERO BEACH, Florida – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and its partners are working to stave off the extinction of a small, ground-nesting song bird that has lived on the prairies of South and Central Florida for thousands of years. If current trends continue, Florida grasshopper sparrows could disappear from the landscape in two to three years.In 2017, these sparrows reached a record low of about 75 wild birds. Trends suggest there will be less than 40 wild birds in 2018. Only about 50 birds are being sustained in two captive populations. Restoring a self-sustaining wild population seems unlikely, but groundbreaking scientific strides are underway in an effort to beat the odds. Florida Grasshopper Sparrows On Brink of Extinction; Florida grasshopper sparrow December 12, 2017Florida International University hosted a fund-raising event in Coconut Grove, Florida December 7 that featured an exhibit of 'The Lost Bird Project' to help create awareness about the desperate plight of Florida grasshopper sparrows. Noted Florida environmentalist Nathaniel Reed, who was Assistant Secretary of the Interior in the Nixon and Ford administrations (1971-77), made remarks at the event. USFWS Approves Coral Reef Commons Habitat Conservation Plan; Issues Incidental Take Permit December 5, 2017VERO BEACH, Florida – After a thorough review, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has approved the Coral Reef Commons (CRC) Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and issued an Incidental Take Permit to the applicants, Coral Reef Retail LLC, Coral Reef Resi PhI LLC, Ramdev LLC and the University of Miami, for their development in Miami-Dade County. With the permit in hand, the applicants have satisfied requirements under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and can move forward subject to any applicable state and local building requirements. Key Deer Population Makes it Through Another Major Incident October 19, 2017NATIONAL KEY DEER REFUGE, Fla. -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) completed post Irma Key deer index surveys in their core habitats on Big Pine and No Name keys. Driving survey work following procedures used since 1968 began immediately upon the return of refuge staff from mandatory evacuation and continued for several weeks. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list four South Florida plants as threatened or endangered Everglades bully October 5, 2017VERO BEACH, Fla. -- Because of the risk of extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is listing four plants found only in Florida’s Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The shrub Everglades bully, Florida pineland crabgrass, and an herb, pineland sandmat, are being listed as threatened. In addition, the Florida prairie-clover, another shrub, is being listed as endangered. Service Seeking New Information on Florida Panthers June 30, 2017VERO BEACH, Fla. -- The public has an opportunity to provide new information on Florida panther recovery and conservation during the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) current five-year review of the status of Florida panthers. “We want new information from all sources to assist us and our partners in better targeting and prioritizing our conservation efforts for this species,” said Larry Williams, the Service’s state supervisor for Ecological Services. Florida’s Hunters, Anglers, Boaters are Underwriting and Supporting Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects; Generated $26 Million for 2017 June 7, 2017VERO BEACH, Fla. – Florida hunters have harvested game such as white-tailed deer, ducks, wild hogs and turkeys at state-managed wildlife management areas (WMAs) for decades, while their purchases of hunting equipment also generate funds that pay for the conservation and management of these important areas. This self-supporting funding process is a key element of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFRP), which consists of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Funds. This annual influx of millions of dollars--derived from excise taxes paid by manufacturers of firearms, bows and ammunition and sport fishing tackle, some boat engines and small engine fuel--directly benefits Florida’s outdoor enthusiasts. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers online assistance for Florida marine event coordinators May 24, 2017VERO BEACH, Fla. -- Florida's boating support and waterway planners, as well as marine event coordinators, can now receive 24-hour online assistance to help plan projects that contribute to the conservation of manatees and other marine wildlife through the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) website. IPaC is an online tool which provides information on protected species and habitat that may occur in a specific area. Webinar/Conference Call on Draft Coral Reef Commons Habitat Conservation Plan Set for April 27, 2017 April 17, 2017The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting a conference call and associated webinar to provide information and another avenue for public comments on the Coral Reef Commons draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), Environmental Assessment (EA) and Incidental Take Permit (ITP) application. The agenda for the webinar will include presentations about the HCP/ITP/EA process and an overview of the Coral Reef Commons HCP. At the end of the presentations, particpants will be allowed two minutes each for comments that will be recorded and transcribed. The Service will consider all comments received during the webinar as part of the public comment period. Coral Reef Commons Draft Habitat Conservation Plan Available for Public Review and Comment March 23, 2017VERO BEACH, Fla. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on a developer’s plan to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to eight threatened, endangered, and at-risk species in Miami-Dade County. The plan is part of a process to clear the way for construction to begin on a 137-acre residential and commercial project in south Miami. Public comments will be considered on the draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and associated Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Coral Reef Commons development over the next 60 days. A final decision to issue incidental take permit (ITP) to the applicants will follow. Click Here to Read More Subject Taken Into Custody in “Youtube” Florida Panther Kitten Case March 17, 2017VERO BEACH, Fla. -- On Wednesday, March 16, U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Service special agents and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers served two state search warrants in Miami. The warrants were served at residences of Javier Torres at 14205 SW 154th Street and Alfredo Lopez De Queralta at 1929 NW 25th Avenue. These individuals are suspected of numerous wildlife violations, including the take (the legal definition of “take” in both federal and state statutes includes activities which interferes with breeding, feeding or sheltering) of Florida panthers, a federally listed endangered species. Click Here to Read More Endangered Florida Panther Finds New Home at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo February 13, 2017Florida panther. VERO BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2017) -- Federal and state wildlife officials found permanent safe haven for a two-year-old Florida panther at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. The endangered panther is no longer considered viable for release to the wild due to its behavior: He was captured and removed twice from nearby residential areas because he was preying upon pets--putting himself, the public and their pets at risk. Officials with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) first captured the panther on April 12, 2016, following several unexpected direct encounters between the panther and residents at the Farm Workers Village neighborhood, near Immokalee in Collier County where pets and feral cats in the neighborhood had frequently been preyed upon by the panther. Click Here to Read More |
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