The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input and develop a better understanding of the public’s view on management of the recreational and commercial stone crab trap fisheries. ...

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

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: May 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: Brevard County Central Services, 518 South Palm Ave., Titusville, FL 32796

DATE AND TIME: May 8, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: Fish & Wildlife Research Institute, Karen A. Steidinger Auditorium, 100 Eighth Ave. SE,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

DATE AND TIME: May 9, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: City of Crystal River, City Hall Council Chambers, 123 NW Highway 19, Crystal River,

FL 34428

DATE AND TIME: May 10, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: Steinhatchee Community Center, 1013 Riverside Drive, Stainhatchee, FL 32359

DATE AND TIME: May 22, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: Joseph P. D’Alessandro Office Complex, Room 165 C & D, 2295 Victoria Ave., Ft. Myers,

FL 33901

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input and develop a better understanding of the public’s view on management of the recreational and commercial stone crab trap fisheries. Staff will provide a brief presentation about issues related to the stone crab trap fishery and will seek public feedback and suggestions for potential management options. Anyone with an interest in management of Florida’s stone crab trap fishery is encouraged to participate.

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].