Adopt-A-Wetland

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission (FWC) asks the general public to report stranded
sea turtles by calling 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922). If the sea turtle is tagged (with a plastic or metal
tag on a front or rear flipper), please include the tag color and number in the report if possible.
Never disturb a sea turtle that is crawling to or from the sea,
Observe nesting female turtles only from a distance,
Never attempt to ride a sea turtle,
Do not shine lights in a sea turtle’s eyes or take flash photography, and
Avoid or reduce beach lighting at night.
The coastal sand dunes, beaches, sandbars, and shoals comprise a vital natural resource system, known as
the sandsharing system. This system acts as a buffer to protect personal property and natural resources from
the damaging effects of floods, winds, tides, and erosion. Dunes and dune vegetation such as sea oats
(Uniola paniculata) are protected by law.
23 DRAFT AUGUST 2015