The material removed to dig the lake was used to "build up" the entire course to improve grass and course maintenance.

[citation needed] The club's property includes nearly 50 acres (20 ha) of wetland set aside for wildlife conservation, and is fully certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

[3] The conservation land includes cypress swamps and woods, and 10 acres (4.0 ha) of lakes.

The shorelines have been landscaped with aquatic plantings to reduce erosion and provide habitat.

The University of Florida uses it as a research site for the cypress fox squirrel.