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While District lands vary in size and terrain, they all have at least one thing in common — they provide a variety of important benefits to the water and…
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Rock Ponds Planting 2022
West Central, Central Florida, Polk County, Water Supply, Lower
Well Site Exploring Lower Floridan Aquifer
Withlacoochee River Headwaters
Check out the black waters of the Withlacoochee River flowing beneath the forest canopy at its headwaters in the Green Swamp.
Morning on the Hillsborough River
Sunrise on the Hillsborough River
Leave No Trace
Plan on checking out a District property this weekend? Make sure to leave no trace.
Exploring the Green Swamp
Check out how a professional photographer from #MyBlueRobot recently documented the Green Swamp, which is a District property held in conservation for its water resources. The land is filled with wildlife and natural beauty. Aspiring photographers can take advantage of more than 400,000 acres of conservation lands throughout the District.
Crews Lake Time Lapse
A view from Crews Lake in Pasco County.
Serenova Tract's recreational opportunities. Wilderness, Acre, Fish Farming
Serenova Tract
Serenova Tract's recreational opportunities.
Rec Guide Rec, Baby Strollers
Rec Guide
Rec Guide
Wysong Park. This property is situated on the Withlacoochee River and is the site of the Wysong-Coogler Dam. Dam, Property, Animals
Wysong Park | WaterMatters.org
Wysong Park. This property is situated on the Withlacoochee River and is the site of the Wysong-Coogler Dam.
Withlacoochee River Park. Pasco County operates this regional park near the Withlacoochee River. The District provides the county with the use of 146 acres of the Green Swamp – West Tract to accommodate riverfront access for the canoe launch, dock and 1.5 miles of hiking trails. The Withlacoochee River Park offers visitors access to a wild and scenic portion of the river and a mosaic of habitat communities, from high sandhills to low riverine swamp. Florida Law, Florida Destinations, River Park
Withlacoochee River Park | WaterMatters.org
Withlacoochee River Park. Pasco County operates this regional park near the Withlacoochee River. The District provides the county with the use of 146 acres of the Green Swamp – West Tract to accommodate riverfront access for the canoe launch, dock and 1.5 miles of hiking trails. The Withlacoochee River Park offers visitors access to a wild and scenic portion of the river and a mosaic of habitat communities, from high sandhills to low riverine swamp.
Weekiwachee Preserve. The preserve provides a rich mosaic of habitats including several miles of Weeki Wachee River frontage, portions of the Mud River, dense hardwood swamps, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and pine-covered sandhills. The preserve is best known for its Florida black bear population. The bears are shy, elusive and pose no threat to people, spending most of their time deep in the forest. Old Florida, Florida Travel, Florida Sunshine, Sunshine State, Mermaids In Florida, Florida Adventures, Wild Kingdom
Weekiwachee Preserve | WaterMatters.org
Weekiwachee Preserve. The preserve provides a rich mosaic of habitats including several miles of Weeki Wachee River frontage, portions of the Mud River, dense hardwood swamps, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and pine-covered sandhills. The preserve is best known for its Florida black bear population. The bears are shy, elusive and pose no threat to people, spending most of their time deep in the forest.
Upper Hillsborough Preserve. The property’s roads and trails meander through pine flatwoods, consisting of both slash and longleaf pine overstory, palmetto/gallberry understory and hydric hammock and floodplain swamp along the river. Flatwoods, Floodplain, River Bed, Wildlife Habitat, Everglades, Palmetto
Upper Hillsborough Preserve | WaterMatters.org
Upper Hillsborough Preserve. The property’s roads and trails meander through pine flatwoods, consisting of both slash and longleaf pine overstory, palmetto/gallberry understory and hydric hammock and floodplain swamp along the river.
Two Mile Prairie. This property lies along the southern bank of the Withlacoochee River at the northern end of the Tsala Apopka Lake system. The Withlacoochee River is designated as an Outstanding Florida Water, which makes the river highly suitable for recreation, fishing and wildlife. This location on the river is very attractive to recreation users seeking to experience a serene canoe ride or pleasurable hike along the riverbank. Apopka, Canoe, Users, Serenity
Two Mile Prairie | WaterMatters.org
Two Mile Prairie. This property lies along the southern bank of the Withlacoochee River at the northern end of the Tsala Apopka Lake system. The Withlacoochee River is designated as an Outstanding Florida Water, which makes the river highly suitable for recreation, fishing and wildlife. This location on the river is very attractive to recreation users seeking to experience a serene canoe ride or pleasurable hike along the riverbank.