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Unit Name: Cayo Costa State Park<br />

Acres: 2,460.56 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

The park is accessible only by private boat or ferry. Visitors may see West Indian manatees and<br />

dolphins in the waters around the park, as well as a spectacular assortment <strong>of</strong> birds. On the island,<br />

visitors can swim or snorkel in the surf, enjoy the sun and picnic in the shade. Primitive tent<br />

camping and primitive cabins provide overnight accommodations. Nature trails provide<br />

opportunities for hiking and <strong>of</strong>f-road bicycling.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Significant advances in exotic plant and animal removal were made during this reporting period.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Began ranger-lead island tours.<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Dock modification project <strong>complete</strong>d through grant from Lee County Tourist and Development<br />

Council.<br />

• Generator improvements and battery-supplied electricity projects were implemented, reducing<br />

fuel consumption for park operation.<br />

164<br />

2005

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