The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (ET)

PLACE: The virtual Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Technical Assistance Group meeting can be joined by either video or telephone conferencing. Please see below the corresponding information on how to join:

To join the meeting by video, use this link:

https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93078750699

To join the meeting by telephone, dial Dial-in (if needed)

+1(305)224-1968 and enter meeting ID 930 7875 0699

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 

During the February 2021 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting, the Commissioners directed staff to develop a Technical Assistance Group (TAG) to help address nonnative fish and wildlife issues in Florida. The purpose of this TAG is to enhance and promote ongoing dialogue and mutual understanding among organizations and agencies, and their respective stakeholders, by working together to address and examine the regulatory structure for nonnative fish and wildlife in Florida. The objectives of this August 2025 virtual meeting will be to provide the Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Technical Assistance Group members with updates on proposed alternative outdoor caging options for Prohibited reptiles and to discuss the current Prohibited Non-Native Species List. The TAG will not serve as an advisory committee, nor is it delegated any decision-making authority.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Sarah Funck, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)617-9502, email: Sarah.Funck@MyFWC.com

USARK and USARK FL representatives will be on hand to give input, monitor, and report on this meeting.