Management & Public Use

In many parts of the state, FWC directly manages little coastal habitat. That makes partnering with sister agencies and others vital. The entities below are some key coastal land managers in Florida. Identifying and facilitating research on coastal habitat value for wildlife is another key CWCI strategy.

Materials

Best Management Practices for Operating Vehicles on the Beach

Share the Beach-Guidelines for Beach Cleaning During Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Beach Wrack Flyer

Best Practices for Recreational Blue Crab Trapping - Flyer (expanded version)

Best Practices for Recreational Blue Crab Trapping - Poster (short version)

Crab Trap Bycatch Reduction Device Instructions

Crab Trap BRD Pickup Locations 

Shorebird-Friendly Photography Guide

Hooked A Seabird? Don't Cut the Line!

Marine Clean-up Training Manual

Sites

Florida Coastal Access Guide

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program

Florida Bird Conservation Initiative

Florida Shorebird Alliance

Florida Shorebird Database

Marine Resources Geographic Information System

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange

Wildlife and Climate Change