Public comments sought on draft species Guidelines for 7 species …………………

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking input on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for seven species. The draft Guidelines and more information can be found at: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines.

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.

The Commission is currently seeking public comments on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the following species:

• White ibis and snowy egret
• Pine Barrens treefrog
• Lake Eustis pupfish
• Bluenose shiner
• Short-tailed snake
• Sanibel Island rice rat

Webinars during the public comment period

Key information included in the Guidelines will be presented at three public webinars.  The webinars also offer an opportunity to ask questions.  Each webinar will offer the same information.  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. 

Webinars can be viewed online at http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/taxa_coordination/

Audio is available by calling 888-585-9008, enter conference room # 176 949 484.

Webinars are scheduled for the following dates:

• Tuesday, September 10^th from 9:00am to 11:00am (ET): Persons may also view this webinar at the following location where staff will be available to accept comments in person: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10^th Street, Ocala, FL 34471.
• Thursday, September 12^th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET)
• Wednesday, September 18^th from 10:30am to 12:30pm (ET)

How to Comment

Draft guidelines are available online at: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines

Written comments will be accepted between August 23rd and September 23rd, 2019.  Please email comments (using Adobe’s comment feature or in the body of an email) 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, please contact Imperiled@MyFWC.com.