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St. Johns River Water Management District
St. Johns River Water Management District - Econlockhatchee River Subbasin

DEP Office of Greenways and Trails - Econlockhatchee River

Absolutely Florida - The Econlockhatchee River

Kayaking the Econlockhatchee River from Titusville Florida

Florida Division of Forestry - Little Big Econ State Forest
Little Big Econ State Forest map

Mountain Bike Florida - Econlockhatchee River (Oveido)

Econlockhatchee River, The Hal Scott Preserve

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Econ River Basin Water Info

DEP - Current Biological, Health and Water Quality of the Econlockhatchee

Florida's Trail Guide - Central Region - Econlockhatchee River Canoe Trail

UCF Environmental Society and Volunteerism

KayakGuide.com - Middle Econlockhatchee
KayakGuide.com - Upper Econlockhatchee

Florida Outback Adventures - Econlockhatchee

Victor Hatfield: Econ Monitoring Project

Orange County Lakes & Streams

K-5 Educational Materials about Water Management in the St. John's River
- Operation SOCKS is a student designed project to promote education about water conservation, water management, and water quality control.

DRMP Engineering Firm - Econlockhatchee River Wetland Monitoring Program

Absolutely Florida - The Econlockhatchee River

The Econlockhatchee- Exotic, unspoiled, wild and just stone's throw from Orlando

Between the ever-expanding metropolis of Orlando and the great Atlantic Ocean lies an area of Florida which is almost as undisturbed as it was centuries ago. Between State Roads 46 and 50, the serpentine Econlockhatchee River winds eastward through pristine wetlands and ancient forest of giant oaks and cypress, eventually feeding into the north-flowing St. Johns River. Here, visitors who tire of waiting in endless lines to see elaborate man-made attractions, can escape to enjoy the natural beauty of an area just minutes 45 from Disney World.

The Econloxhatchee (locally referred to as the Econ), affords excellent recreational opportunities in a fantastic natural setting.
For example, spend several days: - exploring a working ranch, photographing wildlife from a treetop blind, or relaxing in a fully equipped log cabin - paddling leisurely down a beautiful river, spending the night under the stars on a white sand beach with delicious meals provided. - hiking the cross-Florida trail through the Little Big Econ Forest. Above, a view of the white sandy banks at Florida Outback's guest ranch. - horseback riding or taking a lightning fast trip by carefully-captained airboat across a
wilderness swamp to observe alligators andother wildlife.

Knowledgeable, expert hosts from Florida Outback(1-800-779-4710, 407-884-1802 or
fax; 407-884-6318) can assist planning an itinerary designed to satisfy your individual interests and comfort needs.

Have you seen a Panther? 

Ther have been reported sitings of a Florida Panther in the Lower Econlockhatchee basin. The Florida Panther is a federally
protected endangered species. If you spot a Florida Panther or panther tracks;

Note the location of where the panther was spotted.
If you have a camera take pictures of the tracks with a frame of reference (hand, ruler, ...)
Call Mike Rich at 349-9901, he will bring in the State Biologist to make plaster casts.

Little Big Econ State Forest
241 West County Road 419
Chuluota, Fl. 32766
Phone: (407) 856-6512

This 4,955-acre forest is located along the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County. As part of the Econ-St. Johns Ecosystem Management Area, Little Big Econ State Forest is significant in its extensive floodplain and hydric hammock
communities. Canoe access is provided at the S.R. 419 bridge and Snowhill Road bridge. Horseback riding, hiking and bicycle trails are also provided.