Chito Branch Reserve
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The Chito Branch Reserve is located in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida
, and is part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District
landholdings. It was acquired by the District in 2001, is 5515 acres (22.3 km²), and located at 11254 Browning Road in Lithia, Florida
. The preserve protects a water resorvoir and offers birdwatching, hiking, biking, and equestrian opportunities.
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
, and is part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District
Southwest Florida Water Management District
The Southwest Florida Water Management District , unofficially nicknamed “Swiftmud” or SWFWMD, is one of five regional agencies directed by Florida state law to protect and preserve water resources. Established in 1961 the agency operates and maintains several large properties and flood protection...
landholdings. It was acquired by the District in 2001, is 5515 acres (22.3 km²), and located at 11254 Browning Road in Lithia, Florida
Lithia, Florida
Lithia is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Tampa and has a population of 8,527. The zip code is 33547. The area code is 813.-Description:...
. The preserve protects a water resorvoir and offers birdwatching, hiking, biking, and equestrian opportunities.