Big Cypress Mitigation Bank

Land Description

Big Cypress Mitigation Bank encompasses 2,157± acres of recreational and protected conservation land in the heart of Southwest Florida's Big Cypress Basin, a region known for its exceptional ecological significance. The property is safeguarded in perpetuity by a recorded conservation easement held by the South Florida Water Management District, ensuring the long-term preservation of its wetlands, wildlife habitat, and natural hydrologic systems.

Currently operated as an approved mitigation bank, the property has undergone extensive professional restoration and ongoing ecological management. Today, it provides high-quality habitat that supports regional conservation priorities and contributes meaningfully to the ecological health of the Big Cypress landscape. The perfect escape for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, this property is home to multiple species, including turkeys, alligators, deer, coyotes, feral hogs, black bears, bobcats, and panthers.

Location Description

Big Cypress, Florida, refers to the Big Cypress National Preserve, a 729,000-Acre expanse of swamps, prairies, and pinelands located in Southern Florida, just North of Everglades National Park and West of Miami. The area serves as a vital watershed, channeling fresh water toward the Everglades and coastal estuaries, and is known for its rich biodiversity - including alligators, wading birds, and the endangered Florida panther. Stretching across parts of Collier, Monroe, and Miami-Dade counties, Big Cypress combines rugged wilderness with cultural heritage, as it remains home to Seminole and Miccosukee tribal lands and traditional activities. The region's flat terrain, cypress domes, and slow-moving wetlands create one of the most unique and ecologically significant landscapes in the southeastern United States.

Highlights

2,157± Acres acres of protected conservation land within the Big Cypress Basin

Southwest Florida (Big Cypress Basin)

Easement Holder: South Florida Water Management District (Sfwmd)

Associate Advisor: Nick Dabbelt

Advisor: Zane Mueller