Workshop set for gopher tortoise conservation in northwest Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises in Florida.

The goal of these workshops is to identify ways cities and counties can participate in conserving one of Florida’s threatened species. In addition, the FWC will discuss financial incentives available for local governments.

“Partnerships involving cities, counties and the FWC have led to wonderful projects to conserve gopher tortoises and their habitats,” said Alex Kalfin, local government coordinator for the FWC’s gopher tortoise management program. “We look forward every year to our regional workshops, where representatives of local governments can find out how to get involved in gopher tortoise conservation.”

A workshop is scheduled in northwest Florida. Representatives from local governments in nearby counties are encouraged to attend.

Washington County

Tuesday, August 11

9 a.m. – Noon

UF/IFAS Extension Washington County

Washington County Agricultural Center

1424 Jackson Ave., Suite A.

Chipley, FL 32428

The workshop is free, but registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please send your name and the name of your organization to Alex.Kalfin@MyFWC.com.

For more information, and to download the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan, visit MyFWC.com/Tortoise and click on “Management Plan.”

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