IN BRIEF
(extends into Marion County) Emeralda Marsh is representative of a virtually undisturbed inland freshwater riverine sawgrass marsh. Located within the Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area, the bay hammock and surrounding aquatic vegetation provide an important fishery and nesting and feeding grounds for several species of waterfowl, including Florida and greater sandhill cranes, and bald eagles. Ownership: State, private.

St. Johns River Water Management District Recreation Guide (pdf size 233 kb)