Harns Marsh - Lehigh Acres, FL - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Harns Marsh is owned by the East County Water Control District. It is a Man Made Marsh Used to Filter the Stormwater Runoff from the Lehigh Acres Area Before it Enters the Orange River. Planning for this Marsh Started back in 1981 and was Completed in 1985.. There is a New Section (West Side) that was just Purchased (Aug/Dec 2008) via the Conservation 20/20 Program.. Lee County will be Working with ECWCD in Making the West Side User Friendly in the Near Future.
Many local birding clubs have hosted field trips to this site and there are geocaches located in the area too!
Bird Patrol.org has a birding list available (visit link)

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 578 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: There is a gravel trail all the way around the marsh. What points of interest are there?: The marsh itself and fabulous birding! What activities are available?: Hiking, bicycling, birding Hours of accessibility?: Best Daylight to Dark List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Snakes and Alligators are possible, but will not be an issue if you stay on the gravel road. Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   11/08/2011 Team JemiMac visited it 04/22/2009 crackergals visited it

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