Florida DEP acquires 4,808 acres in the Red Hills Region of Leon County

Published on June 4, 2024

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has finalized the purchase of a 4,808-acre conservation easement in Leon County within the Red Hills Conservation Florida Forever Project. Extending from Lake Iamonia to Old Centerville Road, this expansive property protects surface waters and wetlands, supports groundwater recharge functions and provides wildlife habitat and sustainable forestry for the region. The Red Hills Conservation Florida Forever Project includes five tracts of land in Jefferson and Leon counties.
Read the full article by WTXL Tallahassee's Channing Frampton at Florida DEP acquires 4,808 acres in the Red Hills Region of Leon County (wtxl.com)

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