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Habitat is the Future of Florida Fisheries

Florida has lost a vast amount of coastal habitat to development, altered water flows, and pollution from nutrient runoff and contaminants entering the watershed. The only way to protect and improve our fisheries is by conserving and restoring the habitat that remains. To do this, we must include Habitat in Marine Fisheries Management Plans. Florida’s recreational and commercial fisheries generate more than $27 billion annually for Florida’s economy. These fisheries rely on healthy habitats. Habitat is not part of current fisheries management approaches, and fish populations can only be regulated using seasonal closures, slot limits and bag limits. Regulation alone cannot prevent further decline to our fisheries caused by habitat loss and degradation; a new approach is needed, one that makes habitat a central part of fisheries management. By signing this petition, I express my support for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to collaborate with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust to create a new way to manage our fisheries that focuses on habitat. This includes habitat identification, habitat protection, habitat restoration, and incorporating habitat into fisheries management plans.

Sign Our Coalition Letter

Join BTT in calling on federal, state and local agencies to take immediate steps to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of harmful glyphosate throughout Florida.

It's Your Turn

926 concerned citizens have signed our coalition letter. Complete the form on this page to add your name. Thank you for your support of clean water and healthy fisheries!

Karly V. Tavernier, FL

Signed
March 28, 2024

Lynn M. Big Pine Key, FL

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March 21, 2024

Robert Horachek H. Marathon,

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March 20, 2024

MANG West Palm Beach, FL

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March 14, 2024

William Krum K. Madison, WI

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March 9, 2024

Gabriella J. Lighthouse Point , FL

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March 1, 2024

Brian Kuerth K. Eustis, FL

Signed
February 29, 2024

Rosalinda Esther E. POMPANO BEACH, FL

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February 27, 2024

Maribel G. Pompano Beach, FL

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February 27, 2024

Anna R. Pompano Beach, FL

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February 27, 2024