Discover Florida’s Oceans
Process& Pricing
The cost of your new license plates is a new plate fee of $72.40, which includes your annual registration fee ($25.00 of this fee will go directly to the Foundation). You do not need to be a resident of Indian River County to submit your order.
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BENEFITS
Funded
$1,259,248 in conservation efforts
Helped
marine species like Florida’s coral reefs, mangrove forests, estuaries, and near-shore habitats
Contributed
to 40 marine restoration projects
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Remember when you wore your heart not only on your sleeve, but on your rear bumper? And trunk? And rear window? Those days may be over, but...
Your car can still help save the planet.
Just purchase one of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s conservation license plates online below or at your local tax collector’s office. For every plate sold, $25 is donated for conservation.
Each of our plates has a slightly different focus. Choose the one that best meets your passions. It’s not a small thing – we receive more than $1 million each year from these donations, funds that we and our partners use to conserve Florida black bears, wading birds, and many other species. We also use these monies to protect and manage new wildlife lands and waters and provide kids with formative outdoor experiences.
So, the next time you renew or order a plate at your local tax collector’s office, make it one of ours — even if you no longer drive a Beetle.
Overview
This plate benefits the coastal and estuary research and conservation programs of both our Foundation and the nonprofit Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute.
Limited grant funds are available. Letters of interest can be emailed to the Grants Program Administrator.
PAST GRANTS
| EnviroScape Environmental Learning Tool | 2024 | Navarre Sea Turtle Conservation Center | $1,684 |
| Dolphin By Drones | 2024 | MORAES | $17,744 |
| Right Whale Festival Sponsorship | 2023 | Right Whale Festival | $1,000 |
| SHORE Symposium Sponsorship | 2023 | Marine Discovery Center | $500 |
| Gray FishTag Research | 2023 | Gray Fishtag Research Inc | $10,000 |
| Division of Marine Fisheries Management Leadership Training | 2023 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $8,500 |
| Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator 2022 | 2022 | American Association of Zoological Parks & Aquariums Inc | $10,000 |
| Underwater Reef Observation Project at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park | 2022 | Florida State Parks Foundation Inc. | $27,119 |
| Lionfish Tournament | 2022 | Universo Marino Corp | $2,000 |
| Marine Turtle Permit Holder Meeting | 2022 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $2,500.00 |
| Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator 2021 | 2021 | American Association of Zoological Parks & Aquariums Inc | $21,667 |
| Right Whale Festival Sponsorship | 2021 | Right Whale Festival | $1,000 |
| Perception of Climate Change Risk and Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Species and Habitats in Florida Keys | 2021 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $30,200 |
| A Citizen Science SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimate) Project | 2021 | Reef Environmental Education Foundation, Inc. | $20,000 |
| Gray FishTag Research | 2021 | Gray Fishtag Research Inc | $15,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Center Floating Classroom (Sponsorship) | 2021 | Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc. | $25,000 |
| Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator 2020 | 2021 | American Association of Zoological Parks & Aquariums Inc | $20,000 |
| Florida Coral Rescue Center | 2020 | Florida Coral Rescue Center | $28,853 |
| Suncoast Youth Conservation Center Classroom Furnishings | 2016 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $300,000 |
| Florida Marine Fisheries Enhancement Initiative | 2011 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $543,497 |
| FWC LE Field Guide to Marine Life | 2010 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $20,000 |
| Shorebird Recovery | 2010 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $8,000 |
| Boating & Angler Guide - Treasure Coast South | 2010 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $5,000 |
| Common Snook Movements Across the Boundary of the KSC Estuarine Reserve | 2010 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $10,000 |
| Marine Hatcheries Initiative | 2009 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $30,000 |
| Boating & Angler Guide -- St. Johns/Flagler County | 2009 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $5,000 |
| Evaluation of Reef Fish Connectivity - Dry Tortugas | 2009 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $8,500 |
| Bringing the FWC Mission to the FL Keys Classroom | 2009 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $7,500 |
| Team OCEAN - Eastern FL Panhandle | 2008 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $6,966 |
| Team OCEAN - Cedar Key | 2008 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $5,900 |
| Boating & Angler Guide -- Nature Coast | 2008 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $5,000 |
| Science in the Sea | 2008 | Ellen Prager | $10,000 |
| Support for Necropsies - Stranded Right Whales | 2008 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $6,000 |
| Red Tide Sampling Bottles | 2007 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $5,400 |
| Take a Kid Fishing | 2007 | Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation Inc. | $5,000 |
| Broward Co. Coastal Water Monitoring | 2007 | Broward County | $5,000 |
| Tagging Study - Snook | 2007 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $7,500 |
| Snook Symposium | 2006 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | $5,000 |
| Repeatability Study of Manatee Mortality | 2006 | Luminex Inc. | $5,000 |
EnviroScape Environmental Learning Tool
This grant was used to purchase a three-dimensional educational tool about water quality, how polluted water travels over land, streets, yards, and storm drains, and how personal actions can make a difference.
Dolphin By Drones
This grant used drones to collect important data on species health and estuary conditions by gathering aerial photos and blow samples from dolphins in Florida Bay, examining issues like pollution, warmer waters, and algal blooms.
Right Whale Festival Sponsorship
This sponsorship was for the 2023 Right Whale Festiva celebrating the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia to give birth toand nurse their young.
SHORE Symposium Sponsorship
This sponsorship was for the 2023 Nature for All symposium hosted by the Marine Discovery Center highlighting the Indian River Lagoon.
Gray FishTag Research
Gray FishTag Research provided data for fisheries management. Since 2015, GFR has tagged 58 fish species and conducted satellite tag studies, helping with conservation through education and data collection.
Division of Marine Fisheries Management Leadership Training
This grant trained the FWC Marine Fisheries to improve team performance.
Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator 2022
This grant provided financial support to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums for the Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator for 2022.
Underwater Reef Observation Project at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
The Florida State Parks Foundation set up a live underwater coral camera at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, allowing viewers worldwide to see marine life, raising awareness and care for endangered coral reefs.
Lionfish Tournament
This sponsorship supported a spearfishing tournament targeting invasive lionfish.
Marine Turtle Permit Holder Meeting
This sponsorship supported FWC’s 2022 Marine Turtle Permit Holder Meeting.
Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator 2021
This grant provided financial support to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums for the Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator for 2021.
Right Whale Festival Sponsorship
This sponsorship was for the 2021 Right Whale Festival, celebrating the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia to give birth to and nurse their young.
Perception of Climate Change Risk and Adaptation Strategies for Wildlife Species and Habitats in Florida Keys
This grant surveyed public views on climate change risks in the Florida Keys, especially about sea level rise. It used mail surveys and focus groups to understand what influences people’s perceptions and adaptation preferences.
A Citizen Science SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimate) Project
This grant improved coral reef conservation and fishery management in the Florida Keys. Divers collected fish size data using video surveys to help assess fish populations and conservation efforts, also targeting invasive lionfish.
Gray FishTag Research
Gray FishTag Research ensured all grant funds went directly to research and tagging supplies. The program, funded by donations, avoided spending on administrative costs, keeping focus on research.
Loggerhead Marine Center Floating Classroom (Sponsorship)
Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Floating Classroom project made marine ecosystems accessible for Palm Beach County families. It provided hands-on learning experiences on the water, promoting environmental awareness and integrating into school programs.
Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator 2020
This grant provided financial support to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums for the Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project Coordinator for 2020.
Florida Coral Rescue Center
This grant was used to purchase original equipment for the Florida Coral Rescue Center.
Suncoast Youth Conservation Center Classroom Furnishings
This grant was used to purchase original laboratory equipment for the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center classroom.
