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Boating: On-Call Response Program for Damaged/Missing Waterway Markers

This program has been set up exclusively for receiving reports of missing or damaged signs and buoys that are owned by FWC. Please note that requests for marker permits or marker information are not to be submitted through this On-Call Response Program, and will not receive a response.

If you want information on manatee zones or obtaining informational signs please call FWC's Imperiled Species Management section at (850) 922-4330 or go to MyFWC.com and click on "Manatees".

Program Summary

The FWC operates an on-call response program to coordinate the timely examination, evaluation and appropriate repair of FWC assets that represent a potential hazard to navigation. This type of response system provides an efficient notification process for directing personnel to evaluate issues and take appropriate action. In some cases, this may involve passing on reports of non-FWC related waterway problems to another responsible entity such as the United States Coast Guard.

IF YOU SEE A DAMAGED FWC SIGN OR BUOY PLEASE REPORT IT! CALL:

1-866-405-BUOY (2869)

Click here to send us an email.

Information to have when calling/emailing:

• Location of damaged marker (GPS coordinates, waterbody name, nearby landmarks, county, nearest city or town, etc.)
• Brief description of the problem
• Your name and contact information

When a damaged sign or buoy is reported by telephone to 1-866-405-BUOY or by email:

1. FWC will assess the problem.
2. FWC will identify/mark it, if it presents a potential hazard to navigation.
3. FWC will work to fix the problem.

For more information about this program, please contact:

FWC, Boating and Waterways Section
Division of Law Enforcement
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
(850) 488-5600

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