River Branch Preserve on the Intracoastal Waterway was acquired for preservation in 2009. It consists of about 350 acres of marshes and shallow waterways, with several islands. River Branch Preserve connects two other City preserves -- Tide Views and Dutton Island. There are no manmade structures except for canoe/kayak trail signs marking the waterways.
The channels are tidal and most of the waterways cannot be navigated at low tide. Except for the public access points at the Dutton and Tide Views preserves, access to the marsh is very limited due to tidal conditions. At high tide, the waterways provide excellent venues for kayaks, canoes, and ecotourism excursions. The lands have been maintained primarily in their natural state, and the flora and fauna are outstanding.