State Wildlife Action Plan

Florida's Rich, Diverse Natural Resources

Florida's vast array of native wildlife depends upon highly productive and often delicate natural systems that range from the tropical coral reefs of the Keys and the Everglades' "river of grass" to the crystal blue waters of the natural springs and the quiet beauty of the rolling sandhills. In addition to supporting a diversity of fish and wildlife, Florida's natural lands and waters attract 80 million visitors each year.

 

Taking Action to Protect Florida's Wildlife Legacy

Florida's Wildlife Legacy Initiative is a comprehensive program to sustain Florida's diverse array of native habitats for future generations through implementing Florida's wildlife action plan, developing partnerships, and using funding sources effectively. The action plan identifies 974 animals and the actions needed to conserve them. A habitat-based approach categorizes the land into freshwater, saltwater and land systems totaling 45 habitat categories. By sustaining the health and integrity of these habitats, the broad array of wildlife and natural places within them are preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

News and Information

• Treasure of Wildlife Riches, Tampa Tribune, Florida, August 2, 2006 (.doc, 29 KB)
• Press Release: Florida Wildlife Legacy Takes Top Priority, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, February 2, 2006 (28 KB, doc)

Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative Video

Learn more about the Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative, an action plan recently completed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its partners to conserve wildlife and vital natural areas for future generations.
 

• Download the Florida Wildlife Action Plan

  (via FWC)
• Summary of Florida Wildlife Action Plan (.pdf, 441 KB)
• Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative Web Site