The Commission will present Draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Crystal Darter, four Dark Wading Birds, Florida Bog Frog, Georgia Blind Salamander, Sherman’s short-tailed shrew, and Southern Tessellated Darter. ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

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

DATES AND TIMES: September 6, 2018, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET); September 12, 2018, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET); September 19, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (ET)

PLACE: All workshops will be broadcast via webinars. All webinars will have the same presentation. Information will be available at http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled. 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 the 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)670-3525, participant code: 703-646-4874 #.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission will present Draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Crystal Darter, four Dark Wading Birds, Florida Bog Frog, Georgia Blind Salamander, Sherman’s short-tailed shrew, and Southern Tessellated Darter. These guidelines will outline biological background, recommended survey methodology, and recommendations 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 meeting to [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Claire Sunquist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471.

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: Claire Sunquist, Species Conservation Planning, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471 or [phone].