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 stone crab and spiny lobster trap fisheries. Staff will ...

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 14, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

DATE AND TIME: May 15, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: Monroe County Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040

DATE AND TIME: May 21, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT

PLACE: Dania Beach Lions Club, 501 SW 4th Ave., Dania Beach, FL 33004

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 stone crab and spiny lobster trap fisheries. Staff will provide a brief presentation about issues related to these trap fisheries and will seek public feedback and suggestions for potential management options. Anyone with an interest in management of Florida’s stone crab or spiny lobster trap fisheries 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].