The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a public workshop to gather public input about long-term management of the bay scallop fishery. Staff will provide a brief presentation on the current status of the fishery and a recent ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

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

DATE AND TIME: March 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

PLACE: Steinhatchee Community Center, 1013 Riverside Dr., Steinhatchee, Florida 32359

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a public workshop to gather public input about long-term management of the bay scallop fishery. Staff will provide a brief presentation on the current status of the fishery and a recent proposal to create long-term season structure changes. Staff will also gather feedback on the public’s management desires. All stakeholders interested in bay scallop management are encouraged to attend.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, at 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [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 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].