The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input on implementation of Biscayne National Park (BNP) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) regulations. The FMP was developed jointly by the FWC ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

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

DATE AND TIME: October 28, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – no later than 9:00 p.m. ET

PLACE: Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037

DATE AND TIME: October 29, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – no later than 9:00 p.m. ET

PLACE: UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, 18710 SW 288th Street, Homestead, Florida 33030

DATE AND TIME: October 30, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – no later than 9:00 p.m. ET

PLACE: James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input on implementation of Biscayne National Park (BNP) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) regulations. The FMP was developed jointly by the FWC and the National Park Service and includes a goal of increasing the size and abundance of fishery species in BNP by 20%. Staff will provide a presentation about the FMP and potential changes to fishing regulations being considered in order to achieve the stated goal. All stakeholders interested in fishery management within BNP are encouraged to attend.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley at 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].

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 [phone]. 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: Jessica McCawley at 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].