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Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve What's New
Cabbage palm in salt marsh
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM Research Reserve) is dedicated to the conservation of natural biodiversity and cultural resources through research and monitoring to guide science-based stewardship and education strategies.

GTM Research Reserve is located along the coast of northeast Florida, south of Jacksonville and sandwiching St. Augustine. This proximity to major population hubs and near pristine quality makes it an exceptional recreational site for local residents and visitors as well as providing opportunities for research and environmental education.

Location:

St. Johns and Flagler counties

Acreage:

73,352 acres

Contact:

Mike Shirley, Ph.D
Reserve Manager
505 Guana River Road
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 823-4500
Fax: (904) 825-6829
Michael.Shirley@dep.state.fl.us

Boardwalk over dunes

Dunes can rise 40 feet above sea level.

Wood storks and roseate spoonbills
GTM Research Reserve map

Print an 11"x17" map of GTM Research Reserve (PDF - 474 KB)

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Last updated: September 01, 2010

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