2,300 Acres of Polk County Wildlife Habitat Protected Forever

Eagle Haven Ranch Saved from Development

• 📌 Eagle Haven Ranch, spanning over 2,300 acres along Lake Okeechobee in Polk County, has been permanently protected from resort development.
• billboards for a luxury resort with cabins, a golf course, and a marina once stood on the property, but are now abandoned.

Wildlife and Ecosystem Preservation

• 🐅 The protected land will continue to be a home for over 200 species, including bald eagles and the Florida panther.
• 💧 The ranch serves as a vital connector in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, storing water during storms and purifying freshwater that flows into the Everglades.

Conservation Efforts and Partnerships

• 🤝 The nonprofit Conservation Florida, in partnership with the Department of Defense, USDA, and a conservation-minded landowner, secured a conservation easement this spring.
• 🌳 This effort highlights the importance of cherishing and protecting public lands, as properties like Eagle Haven Ranch could otherwise be lost forever.
• 🛠️ Land management will continue on Eagle Haven Ranch to ensure its ongoing health and preservation.