FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission specializes in comprehensive environmental stewardship, wildlife pathology, and ecosystem restoration. Their core capabilities include the restoration of disturbed coastal wetlands and the stabilization of spring banks to improve ecosystem connectivity and quality. The organization possesses deep technical expertise in wildlife health and disease surveillance, specifically in the early detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and the study of neurodegenerative disorders like feline leukomyelopathy. Their specialization extends to genomic research, including the assessment of gene flow and adaptive responses to environmental change, as well as multi-metric health assessments for avian and marine species to evaluate contaminant exposure and disease prevalence. The organization works most frequently with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, where it executes a wide array of conservation, research, and habitat protection projects. They also maintain operational relationships with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Transportation. Their industry focus is centered on environmental science and natural resource management. They specialize in the conservation of threatened and iconic species, including the Florida panther, burrowing owls, and horseshoe crabs. Their work emphasizes the intersection of habitat preservation and species survival, focusing on the protection of diverse landscapes ranging from sandy beaches and coastal salt marshes to pine rocklands and grasslands. The organization is based in Florida and maintains a strong geographic presence across the state's diverse coastal and inland ecosystems.