Released by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission …
Gopher Tortoise Day is only two months away!
Now is the time to contact your city and county commissioners to promote the adoption of a resolution recognizing April 10th as Gopher Tortoise Day.
Help your local government make a statement by showing others that your community values gopher tortoises and the important role they play as a keystone species.
A sample resolution can be found at http://GopherTortoiseDayFL.com/resolution/ which can be conformed to accommodate your local government.
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Palm Beach County 2019 Proclamation |
Resolutions are not limited to government entities either! Gopher Tortoise Day can also be recognized by businesses, schools, nature centers, parks, zoos, or anyone else that would like to raise awareness for this important, Threatened species. Make sure to share your success by sending an image of your signed resolution to GTevents@MyFWC.com. Your 2020 resolution will be showcased on the Gopher Tortoise Day website alongside the 49 resolutions adopted over the past few years.