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September 2015 3-7 1A-1 AO-79 eastern boundary of the Site. The residences in the vicinity of the Site are located within large land tracts and are associated with agricultural activities on the land. Based on the population data and existing land use data described above, there are no abnormal changes anticipated with the population or land use patterns in the vicinity of the Site. State and County recreational areas are situated throughout Okeechobee and Indian River Counties in designated(and government-owned)Iands. The majority of these areas are not in the immediate area of the Site, with the exception of the St. Johns River Water Management District's Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area, located adjacent to the Site on the eastern boundary, and the St. Johns River Water Management District's Blue Cypress Conservation Area, located northeast of the Site. 3.2.4 Leases,Easements, Title,Agency Works The need for public leases, easements, titles, or agency works approvals is not anticipated for the Proj ect. 3.2.5 Regional,Scenic, Cultural, and Natural Landmarks There are no regional, scenic, cultural or natural landmarks under federal jurisdiction within five miles of the OCEC Unit 1. The SJRWMD's Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area is located adjacent to the Site, on the eastern boundary. The SJRWMD's Blue Cypress Conservation Area is located approximately 1.5 miles to the northeast of the OCEC Unit 1. There are several wildlife management and conservation areas within five miles of the OCEC Unit 1, as shown in Figure 3.2.1-2. There are no Okeechobee County parks or recreational facilities within five miles of the OCEC Unit 1. The Indian River County Blue Cypress Park is located approximately 6 miles to the north. The Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is located approximately 10 miles west of the Site. The park preserves one of the largest remaining dry prairies in Florida and is home to an array of endangered plants and animals. The preserve offers vehicular, hiking, bicycling, and equestrian opportunities. The Ordway-Whittell Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary is located within the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. The sanctuary protects 7,315 acres of Florida's dry prairie'habitat. The Kissimmee/Okeechobee Land Management Region, located north and southwest of the Site along the Kissimmee River basin, is a project area of the Save Our Rivers Program. The purchase of land within this area (e.g., Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park) is part of the ongoing state commitment to protect water resources, native plant communities, fish and wildlife populations, and natural features of the land. Attachment lb FPL 190