Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner    -    James R. Karels, Director

Myakka River District

Counties Served Manatee, Desoto, Hardee, Sarasota and Charlotte
Address Myakka R. District Office
Florida Forest Service
4723 53rd Ave., E.
Bradenton, FL 34203
Telephone 941/ 751-7627
Fax 941/751-7631
Manager Duane Weis
Email: Duane.Weis@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 941/ 751-7627
Burning Authorizations 941/ 751-7627
County Foresters Contact for forest management, urban and community forestry assistance, tree farm, or cost-share grant information for your property. Find A County Forester
Forest Area Supervisors Contact for prescribed burning, fire line plowing, wildfire hazard mitigation, and other questions about wildfire prevention on your property. Find A Forest Area Supervisor
State Forests
Myakka State Forest
2000 South River Road
Englewood, FL 34223
941/ 460-1333
Interested in learning about the danger of wildfires and how to help prevent them in your community? Our Wildfire Mitigation Specialist can present fire prevention programs for local schools, community groups, and events.
Contact the Specialist in your county for more information or to sign up for a program!
Wildfire Mitigation in South Florida: Understand the Work to Reduce Your Risk (pdf)
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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