The Commission will present information and gather public input for the development of Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Florida Burrowing Owl. FWC staff will provide information on the protections that apply to burrowing owls,...

 

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: June 15, 2017, 4:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

PLACE: Marco Island Library (Rose Hall), 210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission will present information and gather public input for the development of Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Florida Burrowing Owl. FWC staff will provide information on the protections that apply to burrowing owls, the process of developing Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines, and the interim permitting process until guidelines for this species are in place. The meeting has an open house format, so the public can come and go at their preference. The meeting will provide the public an opportunity to see information and talk with staff. They may ask questions, provide written feedback and offer suggestions to staff about the development of guidelines. Information on how to provide written comments after the meeting can be found at: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled/species-guidelines/.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Carol Lyn Parrish, Public Information Coordinator – South Region, 8535 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 or [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 Carol Lyn Parrish, Public Information Coordinator – South Region, 8535 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 or [phone].