Webinars - August 4, 14 and 23 - seeking public input as to conservation and permitting of the burrowing owl
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FWC photo by Andy Wraithmell of a burrowing owl in field.
FWC photo by Andy Wraithmell of a burrowing owl in field.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites the public to three upcoming webinars, where staff members will present draft revisions to the Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for Florida Burrowing Owls. During the scheduled webinars, draft revisions to the guidelines will be presented, and the public will have the opportunity to give feedback and offer suggestions at each of the three online workshops.

As a component of the FWC’s Imperiled Species Management Plan, these guidelines outline biological background, recommended survey methodology and voluntary conservation practices designed to improve conditions for the state-designated Threatened Florida burrowing owl.

People interested in participating can join any of the public webinars:
        ★ Friday, August 4, 2023, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET
        ★ Monday, August 14, 2023, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET
        ★ Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. ET 

All webinars will feature the same presentation by staff. Participation in the webinars requires access to the internet. Information on joining the webinars is available at myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines.

A copy of the webinar agenda can be obtained by emailing Imperiled@MyFWC.com. In addition to the opportunity to provide feedback at the webinars, public comment can be submitted at Research.net/r/BurrowingOwls_Feedback. A copy of the presentation will be posted online following the webinars.

The burrowing owl is the smallest owl in Florida. This species is found in open areas with short vegetation throughout the Florida peninsula. The owls use burrows, which are typically 5 to 10 feet long, for nesting and shelter. The Florida burrowing owl was listed as a state-designated Threatened species in 2017. To learn more about burrowing owls, visit myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/owls/burrowing-owl.

For photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/sets/72157683911101306/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=campaign.
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