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FWC biologists would like your help in their scallop restoration efforts.

From the MyFWC: Bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) may have a short life, typically only living for about a year, but they play a big role in the economies of many coastal, Floridian towns, like Steinhatchee and Port St. Joe. In 2016, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (MyFWC) biologists began a 10-year project to restore […]

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FWC biologists would like your help in their scallop restoration efforts.

December 11, 2017

From the MyFWC: Bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) may have a short life, typically only living for about a year, but they play a big role in the economies of many coastal, Floridian towns, like Steinhatchee and Port St. Joe. In 2016, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (MyFWC) biologists began a 10-year project to restore […]

Reduce Human-Bear Conflicts: Bear Wise Funding For Gulf County

December 11, 2017

Gulf County, in cooperation with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (MyFWC) and Waste Pro, has developed a plan to install bear resistant clips to existing trash receptacles, in order to reduce human-bear conflicts. The following information is available on this pilot program: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Gulf County will purchase a kit (set of 2 metal […]

Everyone’s Input Needed: Results from the Public Meeting Concerning Enhancing the Amenities at Salinas Park on Cape San Blas, FL

December 8, 2017

First, the public has an unique opportunity to really enjoy a variety of amenities at Salinas Park because of the funding being brought to this area from the Gulf Spill Restoration program. This opportunity to have a say in what amenities should be included in upgrading Salinas Park is discussed a little further down. But […]

The Monarch Butterfly And Its Migration Over Cape San Blas, FL

November 7, 2017

During the Fall on Cape San Blas, FL, all of a sudden, a rolling wave of stunning orange begins to cover the lush green woods all around covering various flowers, trees and other plants. Monarch butterflies are making their migration straight over Cape San Blas. It is a beautiful sight to see. Yet, just how […]

Local History: “The Lost City”—Port St. Joe, FL.

July 6, 2017

“The Lost City” Atlantis, El Dorado, etc. These are popular lost cities as part of legends. Some of these lost cities disappearances were said to be caused by usually strong natural disasters. For example, a huge earthquake was said to sink Atlantis to the bottom of the ocean. However, what people are not so acquainted […]