CONTACT:
Lee Schlesinger
(850) 487-0554
Lee.Schlesinger@fwc.state.fl.us

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled two public workshops regarding the commercial black sea bass fishery. The FWC is interested in receiving input on black sea bass trap-marking and retrieval issues, and an endorsement for those using black sea bass traps.

The FWC encourages all interested persons to participate at the workshops, which will take place from 6-8 p.m. as follows:

Tuesday, Dec. 9 St. Marks Volunteer Fire Department 26 Shell Island Road St. Marks

Thursday, Dec. 11 Steinhatchee Community Center 1013 Riverside Drive S.E. Steinhatchee

Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in the workshops should advise the agency at least five calendar days before the workshop by contacting the FWC coordinator at (850) 488-6411. Hearing- or speech-impaired persons should contact the agency by calling (850) 488-9542 to arrange assistance.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Lee Schlesinger using the contact information at the beginning of the release. Thank you.