Workshops set for gopher tortoise conservation

   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct regional workshops to present information on the management plan and permitting guidelines for gopher tortoises.

            The goal of these workshops is to identify ways local governments can participate in protecting one of Florida’s threatened species. In addition, presenters will introduce other FWC programs of interest to local governments.  

            Wakulla County is the location for the first in a series of regional workshops that begin July 8. Representatives from neighboring counties are encouraged to attend. The workshops are free, but registration is required, as space is limited.

            To register, please send your name and the name of your organization to Alexandra.Perryman@MyFWC.com.

Wakulla County

Friday, July 8

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

IFAS Extension Office

84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville, FL 32327

Directions:
Take U.S. 319 into Crawfordville. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue. Follow Cedar to the Extension Office, which is on the right.

            Workshops will be held in Marion, Osceola, Palm Beach, Lee, Sarasota, Escambia and Suwannee counties in the coming weeks. For more information visit MyFWC.com/GopherTortoise.

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