25862545 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 25862545
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION


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	The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Tuesday, May 31st from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (ET)

PLACE:	This is the first of two workshops that will be broadcast via webinars. All webinars will have the same presentation. Information on joining the webinar will be available at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/freshwater-turtles/dbt-rules. Participation in the webinar will require access to the internet OR a telephone for audio-only access.

Subject:	Commission staff will lead a discussion on the topic of captive breeding as it relates to diamondback terrapins. Commission staff will provide background on process, status of diamondback terrapin conservation, outline potential management options for captive breeding of the species, and known data gaps and challenges which will need to be considered. These webinars will provide the public opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback on potential management changes affecting diamondback terrapins in Florida. Interested parties include turtle breeders, and those interested in diamondback terrapin conservation. Written comments will also be accepted and can be sent to Freshwater.Turtles@MyFWC.com.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Freshwater.Turtles@MyFWC.com.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	5/16/2022 Vol. 48/95


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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