FWC Revenue and Competitors

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was recently reorganized and a new Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management was formed to manage, enhance and preserve Florida's freshwater aquatic life for our public's benefit. This survey is an attempt to assess the performance of previous freshwater fisheries management activities over the last five years, and set new goals accordingly. In addition, we hope to strengthen our bond and communications with the citizens we serve. Accordingly, this cooperation will improve fishing opportunities here in the Fishing Capital of the World. How do we approach management of Florida's freshwater aquatic life? Our approach is to emphasize conservation programs that are based on field research and scientific methods that have been tested and proven to be valid. We believe it is important to manage our freshwater aquatic resources for optimum sustained use and assure that our other constituents are satisfied with results. What are we doing with the survey results? The Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management will review and summarize survey responses provided by our customers. A summary report will be published online at this website identifying top issues facing our freshwater aquatic life and our plans to address them. One of the first steps following the survey will be to hold public meetings in locations where many of you voiced concerns about specific freshwater aquatic issues. As part of the survey, you will be asked if you are willing to take part in future public planning meetings. By saying yes to this request, you will be offered more opportunities to contribute to the protection and enhancement of Florida's freshwater aquatic resources.