Unit:Banana River Aquatic Preserve
From Indian River Lagoon Project
Banana River Aquatic Preserve (BRAP)
Banana River Aquatic Preserve is located in north central Brevard County, separating Merritt Island on the west and the beach barrier island on the east. The surface water area of the aquatic preserve is approximately 30,000 acres. The aquatic preserve begins at State Road 528 (Bennett Causeway), extends almost to the southern tip of Merritt Island, and includes Newfound Harbor and Sykes Creek as far north as Hall Road.
The aquatic preserve is accessible from the east by U.S. Highway A1A and from the west by State Road 3. Numerous parks and boat ramps provide direct public access to the aquatic preserve.
Focus: North Banana River lagoon preservation.
Region: North Brevard County
See Also: Banana River
Hierarchy
Government Organization
Florida Government; Florida Executive Branch; Florida Department of Environmental Protection; DEP Ecosystem Restoration
Affiliations
Parent Organizations: Aquatic Preserve Program
Contact
Banana River Aquatic Preserve
3900 Commonwealth Blvd. MS 235
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (772) 429-2995
Email: irene.arpayoglou@dep.state.fl.us
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