24004316 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 24004316
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Division:	Marine Fisheries


Overview



	The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	January 11, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET; January 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET; and January 21, 2021, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET.

PLACE:	Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate in the webinar will be available on FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850)487-0554 for more information.

Subject:	The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding virtual public workshops to gather public input on a proposal for a seasonal fishing closure in a one-square mile area at Western Dry Rocks from May 1 through June 30 each year. Staff will provide a brief presentation on Western Dry Rocks, which is a popular fishing area located about 10 miles southwest of Key West that is also a spawning aggregation site for a variety of fishes, including permit and several snappers and groupers. Staff will gather feedback on this proposal and is seeking input on the appropriate months for a seasonal fishing closure at this area. All stakeholders interested in marine fisheries management at Western Dry Rocks are encouraged to attend.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, at 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-0554.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	12/21/2020 Vol. 46/246


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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