Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area |
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IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area)
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Looking west from Emeralda Island Road
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 Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
Location in Florida
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| Location | Lake / Marion counties, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Lisbon, Florida |
| Area | 7,089 acres (2,869 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
| Designated: | December 1974 |
The Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area (EMCA) is a 7,089-acre (28.69 km2) U.S. conservation area administered by the St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida. It is to the east of the Lake Griffin State Park, and covers parts of Lake and Marion counties. In December 1974, it was designated a National Natural Landmark.
It is one of the sites along the Great Florida Birding Trail.
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