Billy Creek Preserve |
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Billy Creek Preserve
Woodside Ave.
Fort Myers, Florida 33905
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Total Acres: 50.69 |
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Number of Parcels: 1 |
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Total Cost: $2,500,000.00 |
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Date Acquired: Friday, June 27, 2008*
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Additional Acquisition Information |
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Land Stewardship Plan Unavailable |
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Coordinator: Laura Greeno
Telephone: (239) 707-2206 |
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| Located within the City of Fort Myers, this property is located on the north bank of Billy's Creek canal directly east of Billy Bow Legs Park. The filter marsh is possible through a three-way partnership of government agencies. Lee County is buying the land; the South Florida Water Management District will help pay for the construction of the filter marsh with an $808,000 grant; and the City of Fort Myers will pay the remainder of the construction costs, do the construction work and maintain the filter marsh. The property's two native plant communities, cypress slough and oak hammock, will remain untouched by the filter marsh. The City will also provide hiking trails and a kayak launch. The site will eventually be listed on the Great Calusa Blue Way Trail. |
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| Recreation Opportunities: |
| None at this time. Site undergoing habitat restoration and filter marsh construction project. |
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| Additional Information: |
| After restoration efforts have been completed, recreational opportunities will include paddling, ecotourism, nature study and bird watching. |
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| Preserve Links:
(Click Here)
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| Wildlife List |
Plant List |
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| Preserve locations and maps are intended for reference purposes only. |
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