Posted on March 16, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a stakeholder meeting for the Jenkins Creek Dredging and Shoreline Stabilization project located in Hernando County, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Hernando County Utilities Department Conference Room 15365 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613.
PURPOSE: To present and receive public comments on the project design plans and restoration goals for the Jenkins Creek Dredging and Shoreline Stabilization project.
The goal of the project is to remove shoals, debris, woody material that currently restrict manatees from reaching warm water springheads during winter months and stabilize the shoreline where necessary to eliminate bank erosion and sedimentation that can create manatee restrictions.
Questions can be directed to Anna Laws at (352) 460-7332 or by email at anna.laws@myfwc.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting should notify the agency at least 5 calendar days before the meeting by calling (850) 488-6411 or contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice), if you are hearing or speech impaired. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you need more information, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:
FWC, Office of Human Resources, 620 S Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 488-6411
Or write to:
Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Rights, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240
