Birding at Emeralda Marsh
Details
This conservation area is owned by St. Johns River Management District and actively managed for the continued restoration of the water resources of Lake Griffin and the Ocklawaha River. The focus of the district’s ongoing water resource efforts here is to reduce excess nutrients flowing into the lake while increasing the coverage of submerged aquatic vegetation through focused efforts to reduce phosphorus and pesticides that remain from past farming activities and to restore connectivity of the marsh systems to Lake Griffin. Among the special highlights of this property is its seasonal wildlife drive that allows visitors to see the district’s restoration work, view the marsh and see wildlife from the comfort of their vehicles. It is open to vehicular access on select days, February through May of each year.
Meet at 8:00 am at 36900 Emeralda Island Rd, Leesburg
Access: East of Weirsdale. Public parking areas and access are provided off County Road 452.
Coordinator is Leslie Martin
For more information and map of the conservation area visit: https://www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/emeralda-marsh/