The Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement
Subsection (AHRE) is responsible for managing, enhancing, and
preserving aquatic habitat in Florida for the long-term well-being
of fish and aquatic wildlife and the benefit of the people of
Florida. AHRE staff develops aquatic management programs based on
scientific information about fish and wildlife populations.
These programs are required to make management decisions by the FWC
or influence decisions of other governmental bodies, such as water
management districts, counties, Department of Environmental
Protection, and others to ensure quality fish and wildlife habitat
in Florida wetlands, lakes, rivers, and streams. Projects are
developed in coordination with other FWC staff through teams
developed to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to habitat
management. AHRE staff:
- identifies, develops, and implements comprehensive aquatic
habitat management programs to improve the ecological health of
freshwater habitats
- coordinates exotic and invasive aquatic vegetation control
activities with other agencies
- develops comprehensive management programs for selected water
bodies in coordination with FWC staff, other governmental agencies,
and public stakeholders
- conducts aquatic habitat restoration and aquatic resource
management to benefit fish and wildlife resources
- partners and coordinates with other governmental entities on
aquatic habitat enhancement or restoration projects.
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