Green Salt Marsh Conservation Area
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Location: Indian River Lagoon Spoil Island (approximately 0.1 miles north of Oyster Bar CA)
GPS Coordinates:Latitude: 27° 34' 29.67" Longitude: -80° 20' 6.69"
Conservation Area Size: 16 acres
Hours of Operation: Not open to the public
Open to Public: No
- Not open to the public
Rules
Not open to the public
Description
The 16-acre Green Salt Marsh (a.k.a. Head Island) is a spoil island located in the southern portion of Indian River County just to the north of the County's Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area. The County has recently completed a project on the northeast portion of the island to create a passage to the main portion of the Lagoon for nearby boaters. This passageway relieves boat traffic that once traveled southwest across areas with significant seagrass beds.
The island consists of a mixture of mangrove species, with scattered small ponds within the impoundment. An existing, intermittent perimeter trail provides access for mosquito control staff. Conservation of this tract is provides refuge for many resident and migratory bird species. The County does not have any current plans to develop passive recreation opportunities on the site. Please refer to our website home page for the map showing the location of this Preserve. We encourage the public to enjoy observing wildlife and learning about our conservation efforts.