The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold two public listening sessions to gather community input on Lake Okeechobee fish, wildlife and habitat management.
These sessions provide an opportunity for residents, anglers, stakeholders, and community partners to share perspectives, ask questions, and provide input on future management efforts.
Meeting details
Okeechobee
Tuesday, January 20th | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
C. Scott Driver Center
10100 West Highway 78
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Clewiston Wednesday, January 21st | 6-8pm
john boy auditorium
1200 WC Owen Avenue
Clewiston, FL 33440
“As directed by the Commission, we are establishing the Lake Okeechobee Council to address the challenges and issues associated with aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee,” said FWC Chief Conservation Officer George Worthen. “These listening sessions are an important step in providing valuable stakeholder input to this process.”
For questions or more information, please email AquaticHabitat@MyFWC.com.
For more information about Florida’s lakes, including fishing forecasts, virtual tours, annual work plans, boat launch information, and more, visit MyFWC.com/Lakes and check out the “What’s Happening on My Lakes” page.
