Loxahatchee River
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| Loxahatchee River | |
|---|---|
| Basin countries | United States |
| Length | 12.2 km (7.6 mi) |
The Loxahatchee River (Seminole for river of turtles[1] is a 7.6 mile river[2] on the southeast coast of Florida. It is a National Wild and Scenic River, one of only two in the state[1], and received its federal designation on May 17, 1985. The river partly runs through the Jonathan Dickinson State Park.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Loxahatchee River Restoration Plan Moves Forward. Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- ^ a b Loxahatchee River, Florida. National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
[edit] External links
- Loxahatchee River District
- Loxahatchee River Canoe Trail
- Loxahatchee River - Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve
- NW Fork of the Loxahatchee River & Tributaries
- Boating on the Loxahatchee River
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