Florida Renaming Gulf Of Mexico In Support Of President Trump

Tallahassee, FLA—In support of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14172, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in all Commission materials, documents, rules set forth in Chapter 68, F.A.C., maps, forms, and resources through Executive Order 25-04. The FWC’s EO 25-04 can be found at: 

MyFWC.com/about/inside-fwc/executive-orders.

“As a vital resource for the State of Florida and its citizenry, providing both recreational and economic opportunities through fishing, boating, tourism and other outdoor pursuits, the Gulf of America plays a significant role in our nation and state’s economy and leisure activities,” said FWC Executive Director Roger Young.