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UPDATED: Public meeting in Inglis to discuss manatee protection zones in Levy County, FL changed to Feb. 3
Sports, Wildlife  |  Tue - January 14, 2025 1:07 pm  |  Article Hits:38  |  A+ | a-
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UPDATE:  January 21, 2025

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PUBLIC HEARING RESCHEDULED
FWC seeking public input on Levy County manatee zones

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a public hearing to gather public input on proposed final rules to amend some of the existing manatee protection zones in Levy County. The workshop has been recheduled to a later date, and will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Inglis Community Center, 137 Highway 40 West in Inglis, Florida.


The FWC has been working with Levy County and other stakeholders to review potential changes to the rule, specifically in the vicinity of the mouth of the Withlacoochee River. The public hearing offers an opportunity for people to ask questions and provide information to FWC staff.
Information about the ongoing review is available at the following link: MyFWC.com/Manatee.

Maps and descriptions of the existing manatee protection zones are available by going to the manatee page and clicking on Data and Maps. The zones help reduce the risk of injuries to manatees from boats in areas regularly used by manatees and are supported by data.
FWC staff will use input provided at this workshop to help develop recommendations for potential rule changes. Any potential changes will be considered by FWC Commissioners at a future Commission meeting.

This activity is part of the statewide manatee management plan approved in 2007, which directs staff to periodically review existing manatee protection zones to see if changes are needed.
For more information, visit Protection Zones.
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FWC seeking public input on Levy County manatee zones

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a public hearing to gather public input on proposed final rules to amend some of the existing manatee protection zones in Levy County.








The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Inglis Community Center, located at 137 Highway 40 West in Inglis, Florida-----THE MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULE AND WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025, 5:30 TO 7:00 P.M.









The FWC has been working with Levy County and other stakeholders to review potential changes to the rule, specifically in the vicinity of the mouth of the Withlacoochee River. The public hearing offers an opportunity for people to ask questions and provide information to FWC staff.

Information about the ongoing review is available at MyFWC.com/Manatee; click on Rulemaking. Maps and descriptions of the existing manatee protection zones are available on the manatee page at myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/manatee/data-and-maps/. The zones help reduce the risk of injuries to manatees from boats in areas regularly used by manatees and are supported by data.

FWC personnel will use input provided at this workshop to help develop recommendations for potential rule changes. Any potential changes will be considered by FWC Commissioners at a future Commission meeting.

This activity is part of the statewide manatee management plan approved in 2007, which directs staff to periodically review existing manatee protection zones to see if changes are needed.
For more information, visit MyFWC.com/Manatee and click on Protection Zones.
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