Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area

Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
Looking west from Emeralda Island Road
Map showing the location of Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
Map showing the location of Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
Location in Florida
LocationLake / Marion counties, Florida, USA
Nearest cityLisbon, Florida
Coordinates28°58′1.46″N 81°48′13.88″W / 28.9670722°N 81.8038556°W / 28.9670722; -81.8038556
Area7,089 acres (2,869 ha)
Established1974
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
DesignatedDecember 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. [1][2][3][4]

It is one of the sites along the Great Florida Birding Trail.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Emeralda Marsh". National Natural Landmarks Program. National Park Service.
  2. ^ "Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area". St. Johns River Water Management District. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  3. ^ "Emeralda Marsh — The Jewel of Lake County". Lake County BBC.
  4. ^ "Bird Watching at Emeralda Marsh". Lake County BBC.
  5. ^ "Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area". Great Florida Birding Trail. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29.
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