The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the white ibis, snowy egret, Sanibel Island rice rat, bluenose shiner, Lake Eustis pupfish, short-tailed snake, and Pine Barrens treefrog. These guidelines ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

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

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET

PLACE: This is the first of three workshops that will be broadcast via webinars. All webinars will have the same presentation. Information will be available at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines.

. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer AND access to a telephone. Those that do not have computer access can listen in on the phone. Alternatively, persons may view this webinar at the following location where staff also will be available to accept comments. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471. The webinar will be broadcast online at http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/taxa_coordination/ and by conference line 1(888)585-9008, enter conference room 176 949 484.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the white ibis, snowy egret, Sanibel Island rice rat, bluenose shiner, Lake Eustis pupfish, short-tailed snake, and Pine Barrens treefrog. These guidelines outline biological background, recommended survey methodology, and options for avoidance, minimization, and mitigation for these species. The meeting will provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback and offer suggestions on the proposed guidelines. Comments can also be sent after the webinars to [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kelly O’Connor, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34471, or requesting by email to [e-mail].

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: Brie Ochoa, Species Conservation Planning, at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].