Florida approves conservation of more than 1500 acres of land in Putnam County

It will connect the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway with other conservation lands within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The state says it will also protect key surface water and aquifer recharge areas that flow into the Ocklawaha and St. Johns Rivers.

This land is home to several threatened and endangered species, including Florida black bears, gopher tortoises, sandhill cranes and swallow-tailed kites.

“The natural beauty of Florida enriches the lives of all who call it home, and I thank Governor DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet for their leadership in protecting our state’s environment for future generations,” said Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis A. Lambert.

“Conservation Florida thanks Governor DeSantis, the Cabinet, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Environmental Protection for continuing to advance critical land acquisitions to protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor and both our wild and agricultural landscapes,” said Traci Deen, President and CEO of Conservation Florida. “The approval of these land deals supports endangered wildlife, safeguards vital water resources, and helps preserve Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, all while strengthening local rural economies and conserving green spaces. Today marks another major win for land conservation and protecting the places that keep Florida wild.”

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