The Commission will present Draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Florida Sandhill Crane and Sherman’s Fox Squirrel. These guidelines will outline biological background, recommended survey methodology, and ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

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

    DATE AND TIME: October 13, 2016, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    PLACE: UF/IFAS Extension Office – Osceola County, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission will present Draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Florida Sandhill Crane and Sherman’s Fox Squirrel. These guidelines will outline biological background, recommended survey methodology, and recommendations for avoidance, minimization, and mitigation for these two species. The meeting will provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback and offer suggestions on the proposed guidelines. Comments can also be sent after the meeting to Imperiled@myfwc.com.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Claire Sunquist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34471.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the ADA Coordinator at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    For more information, you may contact: Claire Sunquist, Species Conservation Planning, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471 or (352)299-1532.