The Need for a "Conserve Wildlife"
License Plate
 Florida
provides habitat for the most diverse wildlife populations of any state in
the nation. Yet Florida's development and population growth pose
formidable challenges to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's
mission of conserving our state's fish and wildlife resources. A 1995
status report on the nation's habitat and wildlife states that Florida's
natural ecosystems are at greater risk than those of any other state. As Florida's primary wildlife agency, the FWC is responsible for
managing and conserving Florida's wildlife and its habitats. This includes
over 700 species of vertebrate wildlife, of which over 100 are endangered
or potentially endangered. Their related habitats include 5.4 million
acres of wildlife management areas, over 3 million acres of natural and
man-made lakes and impoundments, and nearly 12,000 miles of rivers and
streams. Wise management of these resources benefits not only the
wildlife, but Florida's economy as well. Wildlife-related recreation is a
$3 billion industry in our state.
The "Conserve Wildlife" license plate was created to generate
additional revenue necessary to conduct the programs aimed at conserving
our state's natural heritage.
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