Outdoors
Invasive species removal events
Join a python roundup in the Grassrivers, a lionfish derby in the Keys or an iguana removal day, with your team.
01About this service
About this service
Pythons in the Grassrivers, lionfish on the reefs of the Keys, iguanas on the seawalls of Vice City: POACH runs removal events where volunteers help its officers and biologists take them out.
Register your team online and your event pass is in My Leonida at once. Gear is lent on site, and every event opens with a safety briefing.
Who it’s for
- Anyone aged 16 and over, and younger people with an adult
- Certified divers and strong snorkelers, for the lionfish derby
- Teams of up to six, from families to fishing clubs
02How it works
3 steps, start to finish.
Step 1: Choose an event
A python roundup, a lionfish derby or an iguana removal day, and a day it runs.
Step 2: Register your team
Your event pass is in My Leonida at once, with its QR code.
Step 3: Check in on the day
Show the pass at the check-in table, follow the briefing, and bring every catch back to the table.
03What to prepare
Have these ready.
- Long sleeves, closed shoes, a hat and water
- A diving certification, for the lionfish derby
- The number of people in your team
Ways to do it
- Online
Register online: your event pass is in My Leonida at once.
- By phone
Exotic Species line, 1-888-555-0132, every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Your request goes straight to the team in charge. Keep your reference number: it is your proof of filing.
04Questions
Frequently asked questions
05Run by
Who runs this service
Questions about your case? POACH can help.
Offices open Monday to Friday; the Grassrivers Field Station every day.
06Related services
You might also need.
- Iguanas, pythons and exotic petsWhat you may remove yourself, what to report, and where to surrender an exotic pet you can no longer keep, with no fine.See the rules
- 24/7Report a wildlife violationPoaching, night hunting with lights, feeding or harassing alligators: tell POACH, day or night, without giving your name.How to report
- Hunting & fishing licensesAnnual, short-term and lifetime licenses for freshwater, saltwater and every hunting season.Start online