FWC’s Aug. 8 workshop in Miami-Dade County encourages local governments to conserve gopher tortoises

July 26, 2018

 

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FWC’s Aug. 8 workshop in Miami-Dade County encourages local governments to conserve gopher tortoises

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises in Florida. A workshop is scheduled for Aug. 8 in Miami-Dade County.

The goal of these workshops is to identify ways cities and counties can participate in conserving one of Florida’s threatened species. In addition, the FWC will discuss financial incentives available for local governments. Representatives from local governments in nearby counties are also encouraged to attend.

Miami-Dade County

Wednesday, Aug. 8

9 a.m. – noon

Zoo Miami

12400 SW 152^nd St.

Miami, FL 33177

“The purpose of this regional workshop is to encourage cities and counties to be our partners in conserving gopher tortoises, a threatened species whose spacious burrows provide shelter to hundreds of other native species,” said Alex Kalfin, local government coordinator for the FWC’s Gopher Tortoise Conservation Program. 

The workshop is free, but registration is required as space is limited. To register, send your name and the organization you represent to Alex.Kalfin@MyFWC.com.

For more information, go to MyFWC.com/GopherTortoise to access the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan.