MANATEE PROTECTION and ANGLER ACCESS
[Return to Advocacy Positions Main Page]
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

2006

FWC Recognizes Improved Popoulation Status of Manatees - Seawatch Newsletter Article, August 2006

Preliminary Biological Status Review Completed for Manatees - Seawatch Newsletter Article, March 2006

CCA Florida Marine Conservation Initiatives for 2006 Concerning Saltwater Fishing Access – Manatee Zones - Seawatch Newsletter Article, March 2006

[Return to Top]
2005

Imperiled Species Process Will Change - Seawatch Newsletter Article, May 2005

FWC Approves Manatee Zone Changes in Lee County - Seawatch Newsletter Article, May 2005

Lee County Manatee Zone Rules - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, April 11, 2005
[Return to Top]
2004

Commercial Netters Allowed to Legally Exceed Manatee Slow Speed Limits to “Set Nets to Encircle Fish” - Seawatch Newsletter Article, November 2004

New FWC Manatee Zone Rules for Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, September 20, 2004

Additional Manatee Zones Proposed for Tampa Bay Area- Seawatch Newsletter Article, June 2004

Proposed FWC Manatee Zones in Tampa Bay Area - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, April 13, 2004
[Return to Top]
2003

CCA Florida Represented on Major Manatee Steering Committee - Seawatch Newsletter Article, December 2003

FWC Chapter 68C-22 General Provisions for Manatee Protection Rules - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, October 1, 2003

Tampa Bay Citizen Group Stands Behind County Efforts to Protect Manatees - Seawatch Newsletter Article, October 2003

Manatee Downlisting Decision Postponed - Seawatch Newsletter Article, July 2003

USFWS Manatee Protection Zones - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, June 2, 2003

FWC Re-Evaluation of Biological Status of Manatees - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, May 26, 2003

Manatee Biological Review Back on the Table - Seawatch Newsletter Article, May 2003

FWC Chapter 68C-22 Manatee Administrative Rules - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, March 25, 2003

FWC Postpones Manatee Listing Decision - Seawatch Newsletter Article, March 2003

Third Synoptic Survey to Count Manatees Complete - Seawatch Newsletter Article, March 2003

State of Florida Has Created More Than One Quarter of a Million Acres of Manatee Protection Zones - Seawatch Newsletter Article, March 2003

CCA Florida Joins State of Florida and Boating Interests in Blasting Federal Deal for More Manatee Speed Zones - Seawatch Newsletter Article, March 2003

CCA Florida Joins State of Florida and Boating Interests to Blast Federal Deal for More Manatee Speed Zones - Press Release, February 11, 2003

FWC Re-Evaluation of Biological Status of Manatees - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, January 20, 2003
[Return to Top]
2002

FWC Manatee Population Scenarios, Impacts of Assumptions and Variables Chosen for Computer Simulations - CCA Florida Comments, December 13, 2002

Peace River Plan for Manatee Speed Zones Overturned by Fish and Wildlife Service - Seawatch Newsletter Article, December 2002

Accuracy in Reporting - Letter by Ted Forsgren to the St. Petersburg Times, November 12, 2002

FWC Votes to Reexamine Florida’s Species Listing Process - Seawatch Newsletter Article, October 2002

New Report Confirms Increasing Manatee Numbers - Recommends “Threatened” Instead of “Endangered” Status - Seawatch Newsletter Article, October 2002

New Manatee Speed Zones and Refuges Established - Seawatch Newsletter Article, October 2002

CCA Florida Comments on New Manatee Speed Zones and Refuges Proposed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Press Release, September 10, 2002

FWC Hot Spot/Safe Haven Manatee Zones - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, September 10, 2002

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Peace River Manatee Zones - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, September 3, 2002

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Peace River Manatee Zones - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, August 12, 2002

Science on Safe Havens as Manatee Birthing Areas - Seawatch Newsletter Article, July 2002

2002 Florida Legislature Yields Conservation Gains for Manatee Management - Seawatch Newsletter Article, May 2002

CCA Florida Comments on Manatee Count - CCA Document, March 11, 2002

Manatee Bills (HB 1473 and SB 1614) Passed in the Florida Legislature - These Bills Establish Measurable Biological Goals for Manatee Recovery and Set up Balanced Local Advisory Groups to Review Proposed Speed Zones - Grassroots Legislative Updates for 2002

CCA Florida Urges Support of Manatee Bills and Addresses Opponent Comments - CCA Document, March 5, 2002

CCA Florida Amendments to State Manatee Settlement Agreement Impact Legal Fees Decision - CCA Document, January 31, 2002

Why CCA Florida Became Involved in Manatee Protection Issues - CCA Document, January 11, 2002
[Return to Top]
2001

Request to Re-Evaluate Biological Status of Florida Manatee - CCA Florida Comments & Recommendations, October 29, 2001

CCA Florida Requests Florida Commission to Re-evaluate Biological Status of Manatees - Press Release, August 20, 2001

Petition to Re-Evaluate the Classification of the West Indian Manatee - CCA Florida Document, August 17, 2001

USFWS Florida Manatee Recovery Plan - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, August 8, 2001

"Not Guilty" - FWC Amends, then Approves Manatee Settlement Agreement - Seawatch Newsletter Article, June 2001

FWC Brevard County Manatee Rule - CCA Florida Comments and Recommendations, May 21, 2001

CCA Florida Comments on Manatee Settlement Agreement - Press Release, April 23, 2001

CCA Florida Releases Revealing Scientific Report on Status of Florida Manatees - Press Release, March 27, 2001

FULL TEXT of REPORT - Manatees in Florida: 2001
BY THOMAS H. FRASER Ph.D


CCA Florida Enters Manatee Debate - Seawatch Newsletter Article, March 2001

CCA Urges Use Of Facts Not Emotions In Debate On Proposed Manatee "No Boating And No Entry" Sanctuaries - Press Release, February 7, 2001
[Return to Top]

State Office: 4061 Forrestal Ave, Suite 8 • Orlando, FL 32806
P.O. Box 568886 • Orlando, FL 32856
Phone: (407) 854-7002 • Fax: (407) 854-1766
E-mail

Advocacy Office: 905 East Park Avenue • Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 224-3474 • Fax: (850) 224-5199
E-mail
Return to Home Page | Visit CCA Store | Fishing Guide Directory
Membership Information
Join CCA Now | Making a Contribution | Planned Giving | CCA Florida History
Marine Conservation
News | Press Releases | Legislative Updates | Advocacy Postitions | Habitat Restoration
Publications and Events Major Supporters
Press Releases | Seawatch Newsletter | Tide Magazine | Event Calendar Donors | Lodges & Resorts | Honor Roll
Links Personnel
NOAA Marine Forcast | CCA State Chapters | CCA Florida Chapters | CCA National Personnel Directory | Employment | Volunteers
Copyright ®2007 | Coastal Conservation Association Florida | Web Site Deisgned and Maintained by Creative Pro Studio