Online presentations on shorebirds conservation, May 18, 23 and 24; public input welcome
FWC montage of shorebirds.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan: American oystercatchers, snowy plovers, least terns and black skimmers.
Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines are intended to provide information on rule requirements as they relate to permitting. They also provide information on species range, survey methodology and voluntary practices that can benefit the species.
Draft guidelines will be available May 18, 23 and 24, 2022, for review and public comment addressing the four species - American oystercatchers, snowy plovers, least terns and black skimmers - collectively known as imperiled beach-nesting birds.
Key information included in the guidelines will be presented at public webinars - see dates below - where participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Each webinar will offer the same information and participation will require access to a computer or access to a telephone for audio-only access. Webinars are scheduled for the following dates:
Wednesday, May 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Monday, May 23, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, May 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
Those who are unable to attend the webinars can access a PDF copy of the presentation at: MyFWC.com/SpeciesGuidelines. Information on how to join the webinars is available at: MyFWC.com/media/29347/ibnb-webinar.pdf.
Written comments will be accepted through May 27, 2022. Using Adobe’s comment feature, or in the body of an email, you can email comments to Imperiled@MyFWC.com. If you would like to comment but are unable to do so in the specified timeframe, or if you require an alternate format in which to comment or review the draft guidelines, contact Imperiled@MyFWC.com.