Heart Island Conservation Area

Located in Volusia County, Southeast of Lake George.

St. Johns River Water Management acquired this property in 1994 with Preservation 2000 funds to protect water resources.At the time of purchase, the property had undergone extensive clear-cutting for the timber resources. St. Johns River Water Management has focused on planting longleaf pine to restore the area’s native plant community.

In July 1998, wildfires burned more than 4,000 acres. The District is working to replant vegetation devastated by the wildfires. This conservation area is part of the 35,380-acre Lake George Wildlife Management Area. More Information…..