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Northern Notes

Nonnative Species And attention of Northern’s staff and Board of Supervisors.
During a recent board meeting, the Board members

Hunting On Northern Property discussed the hunting of invasive species on Northern-
owned property. They asked that all landowners be made
By Katie Roundtree, aware of the following.
Director of Finance and Please be advised that, while permissible on private
Administration, Northern property with permission, hunting an invasive species
Palm Beach County is expressly prohibited on real property owned by the
Improvement District Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District.
Northern Palm Beach This property includes lakes, canals, parks and preserves
County Improvement owned by Northern. The only exception is state-licensed
District (“Northern”) trappers authorized by Northern to trap and remove wild
owns over 2,000 acres of hogs, threatening alligators, or other invasive species.
preserves, approximately The FWC asks that the public report sightings of
50 miles of canals, and nonnative species. Reporting observations helps to manage
more than 370 water bodies nonnative species. The best reports of nonnative species
with associated maintenance areas or easements. An are credible reports. These are reports that the FWC can
abundance of native animals and plant species reside in verify for the species in question, and all necessary data
those areas. Northern’s staff take pride in ensuring their is included. Credible reports contain three elements.
continued success. • A photograph showing the animal in question that
Unfortunately, nonnative species also encroach and is not blurry and has a high enough resolution so that it
reside in many of the same areas. While some do not cause can be enlarged to ensure species identification
problems, others are considered invasive, meaning they • The location where the animal was seen. GPS
negatively impact native fish and wildlife, cause extensive coordinates are best, but the location can also be a street
damage, or threaten human health and welfare. Nonnative species are not protected in Florida except address or a detailed description of the area.
As discussed last month, wild hogs are one type of by the anti-cruelty law, Florida Statute § 828.12. They can • The date when the animal was seen
invasive species whose population continues to expand be captured and humanely killed on private property at You can use the web form at IveGot1.org to report
as they become used to different climates. Iguanas, any time with landowner permission. The Florida Fish and nonnative animals. The form will prompt you for the
Burmese pythons, tegus, Cuban tree frogs, cane toads, Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recommends information and has a map where you can select the
Muscovy ducks, and Egyptian geese are other commonly contacting a nuisance wildlife control operator if location if you do not have the GPS coordinates.
encountered invasive species in our area. concerned about invasive species on their property. A list NPDES tip: Don’t feed wildlife, especially near ponds,
of trappers can be found at MyFWC.com/Trappers. lakes, and streams. Attracting a large amount of wildlife
A recent incident involving the shooting of Egyptian to one location can lead to an increase in nutrients and
Reminder From geese on the bank of a lake owned by Northern Palm bacteria level from wildlife waste. This can contribute to
Beach County Improvement District was brought to the
the pollution of our lakes and streams.
Palm Beach Gardens

Police Department

Adopt These Habits To

Prevent Vehicle Burglaries

• Please lock your vehicle doors every
time – even for a quick stop or at home.
• Never leave items of any kind inside
your vehicle. Hiding items doesn’t work!
• At a minimum, if you must leave
items, place them in your trunk.
• Cell phone/iPod power cords, GPS
holders and other key sets act as neon
signs.
• Park in well-lit areas, stay alert
and call in any suspicious activities to
the police department nonemergency
number: 799-4445.

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