Deep Creek Preserve is an 8,040 acre conservation area in Volusia County, Florida. The preserve was created in 2010 after the county purchased a ranch. The preserve protects water supplies and is part of a wildlife corridor connecting the Everglades in south Florida to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge on the Florida/Georgia line.
The preserve is owned by Volusia County and the St. Johns River Water Management District.
History Part of the preserve was owned by the Leffler family and purchased in 2010 for preservation. The property was known as the Leffler Ranch. It was purchased for $28.8 million. An additional parcel was purchased in 2011 from Kemcho for $9.86 million.
Ecology Water quality in the Deep Creek stream is monitored. There is a Deep Creek Diversion Canal. An Eco Buggy ride event was held at the preserve in 2019. Kemcho land was purchased in 2011 for $9.6 million.
Hiking biking and horseback riding are allowed in trails in the preserve.
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