Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
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The Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area (EMCA) is a 7089 acres (28.7 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
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
conservation area administered by the St. Johns River Water Management District
St. Johns River Water Management District
The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five Florida water management districts that is responsible for managing groundwater and surface water resources in Florida. SJRWMD covers an 18-county region in northeast and east-central Florida...
in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. It is to the east of the Lake Griffin State Park
Lake Griffin State Park
Lake Griffin State Park is a Florida State Park located two miles north of Leesburg, in Fruitland Park and south of Ocala on U.S. Highway 441. It is home to one of the state's largest live oak trees...
, and covers parts of Lake
Lake County, Florida
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
and Marion
Marion County, Florida
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala....
counties. In December 1974, it was designated a National Natural Landmark
National Natural Landmark
The National Natural Landmark program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of the natural history of the United States. It is the only natural areas program of national scope that identifies and recognizes the best examples of biological and geological features in...
.
It is one of the sites along the Great Florida Birding Trail
Great Florida Birding Trail
The 2000 mile long Great Florida Birding Trail is a collection of more than 400 locations in the U.S. state of Florida...
.