Nearest city Lisbon, Florida Area 28.69 km² Established 1974 | Designated December 1974 Phone +1 386-329-4404 | |
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Location Lake / Marion counties, Florida, USA Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection Address Emeralda Island Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788, USA Management Florida Department of Environmental Protection Similar Lake Griffin State Park, Palatlakaha Environmental and Agric, Lake Norris Conservation Area, Hal Scott Regional Preserve, Sunnyhills Restoration Area | ||
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.
References
Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA