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Unit Name: Manatee Springs State Park<br />

Acres: 2,447.80 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

The first-magnitude spring at this park produces an average <strong>of</strong> 100 million gallons <strong>of</strong> clear, cool<br />

water daily. Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters <strong>of</strong> the spring are also a great<br />

spot for swimming. Family camping, primitive group camping and boating on the Suwannee River<br />

are popular activities. Canoeing and kayaking are popular, and rental boats are available in the<br />

park. Trail facilities support both hiking and bicycling recreation.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Over 80 percent <strong>of</strong> the fire-type acreage <strong>of</strong> the park was burned during the reporting period.<br />

• Completed tree-planting operations for sandhill restoration project.<br />

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2004

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