MEDIA ADVISORY FOR?WEDNESDAY,?DEC. 8, 2021??
FPL, USFWS and FWC announce plans to further support Florida’s imperiled manatees
WHAT: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are expanding efforts to respond to a manatee unusual mortality event along the Atlantic coast of Florida. Florida Power & Light Company is committed to conserving Florida’s unique ecosystems and native wildlife.
Media are invited to join FPL, FWC and USFWS as?they share their plans in support of Florida manatees.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021?
- Gates to Manatee Lagoon open at 9 a.m.
- Event begins at 9:30 a.m.?
- One-on-one interviews?will be available?following speaker remarks
WHERE: Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®
6000 N. Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Parking will be available on site for?media vehicles??
WHO: Speakers:
- Kate MacGregor, Vice President of Environmental Services, FPL
- Thomas Eason, Assistant Executive Director, FWC
- Larry Williams, Florida Ecological Services State Supervisor, USFWS
Also in attendance:
- Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida
- Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
- Florida Oceanographic Society
NOTE: The event will take place outdoors and there is limited shade. Please bring sunscreen and any other protection from the sun.?
ON SCENE CONTACTS:
Angela Ledford (Manatee Lagoon)
561-389-7063
Angela.Ledford@FPL.com
Lisa Paul (FPL)
561-601-8078
Lisa.Paul@FPL.com
AGENCY CONTACTS:
Carli Segelson (FWC)
Carli.Segelson@MyFWC.com
772-215-9459
Chuck Underwood (USFWS)
Chuck_Underwood@FWS.Gov
904-731-3332