Advocacy

Our diverse habitats and wildlife make Florida a special place. Florida Black Bear National Scenic byway will continue their efforts to keep Florida Black Bears and humans safe on our byway by advocating for animal underpasses, flashing lights, and radar animal detection devices.

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Education

Education plays a vital role in connecting people and wildlife, through educational programs, scientific reports and much more. Florida Black Bear National Scenic byway is furthering knowledge about nature and wildlife and inspiring future generations to become environmental stewards of this land.

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Eco Tourism

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway is one of the most pristine spots in Florida, and preservation is at the heart of this byway. There is an amazing collection of springs, each has it own personality. Eco Tourism is attracted to this area so unspoiled and non-commercial. Find out what type of tourist you are.

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Wild Florida

This area has managed to preserve the “old”, real, natural or “wild” Florida. The preservation of forest lands and lack of urban sprawl have kept this area removed from condos, strip malls and major attractions that have claimed much of the old Florida.

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Black Bear Interactive Map Florida

Welcome to the FWC Interactive Black Bear Map. This map allows you to view, filter, and export FWC bear monitoring data.

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Florida Springs Interactive Map

Florida is home to more large (first- and second-magnitude) springs than any other state in the nation. Springs are the window into the health of our groundwater, which is the source of 90% of drinking water for Floridians. Some springs support entire ecosystems with unique plants and animals.

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