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Imperial River Preserve |
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Imperial River Preserve
5120 Esplanade Street
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
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Total Acres: 38.95 |
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Number of Parcels: 1 |
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Total Cost: $600,000.00 |
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Date Acquired: Wednesday, March 25, 1998*
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Additional Acquisition Information |
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Land Stewardship Plan
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Coordinator: Lee Waller
Telephone: (239) 707-0862 |
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| Bordering the site to the north is Esplanade Street and the Imperial River, Little Hickory Bay boarders the Preserve to the south and west. The Preserve is a 39-acre tidal swamp, also known as a mangrove swamp or mangrove forest.
Dominant plant species of tidal swamps are red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove and buttonwood. The site is in near pristine condition with the exception of less than 5 acres impacted by exotics present on natural and man-made berms sporadically located along the edges of the property. |
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| Recreation Opportunities: |
| Paddling, Bird Watching, & Nature Study/Photography |
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| Preserve Links:
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| Wildlife List |
Plant List |
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| Preserve Map: |
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| Preserve locations and maps are intended for reference purposes only. |
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