River Styx Preserve
SUMMARY
Size: 263 acres
Year conserved: 2024
ABOUT THE PRESERVE
The preserve, which is part of the shoreline and marshland located along Orange Lake in the southern reaches of Alachua County, is part of a larger system of protected wetlands known as the Lochloosa Wildlife Corridor Project. Adjacent to existing conservation lands, the River Styx property expands conservation efforts by ACT and its partners in this region. Protection of this property will prevent future development along the lake as well as safeguard habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, and other aquatic species.
A generous gift from the River Branch Foundation was utilized by ACT to protect the property immediately. The Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation Project Assistance Fund also provided support for due diligence costs. ACT will later receive grant funds awarded through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) for this property, allowing it to shift existing acquisition funds for the protection of additional conservation lands in North Central Florida.
A small earthen boat ramp allows for launching canoes, kayaks, or other small vessels.
Alligators may be present.
GENERAL RULES & GUIDELINES
Preserve is open from sunrise to sunset.
Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash.
Foraging or removing natural or other materials from ACT’s preserves without permission is prohibited.
Drones are not permitted without permission from ACT.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Hunting and trapping is not permitted
