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Unit Name: Little Manatee River State Park<br />

Acres: 2,416.40 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

The Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near the town <strong>of</strong> Fort Lonesome and flows<br />

almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay. Visitors to Little Manatee River State park can<br />

fish along the banks <strong>of</strong> the river, canoe, hike or horseback. Family and equestrian camping areas,<br />

a primitive group camp, a canoe/kayak launch and trails are provided at the park.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Established annual <strong>Florida</strong> Scrub Jay survey.<br />

• Restoring natural communities through mechanical treatments.<br />

• Monitoring water quality through grant from Tampa Bay Estuary program<br />

• Constructed urban interface fire breaks<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Widened 6 bridges on hiking trail to improve emergency access<br />

236<br />

2004

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