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Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is a 31,551-acre National Wildlife Refuge located in Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia and Jasper County in South Carolina.
- Address
- 694 Beech Hill Ln, Hardeeville, SC 29927
- Hours
- Check the official website for current hours.
- Admission
- Check the official website.
- Website
- fws.gov
About
The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is a 31,551-acre (12,768 ha) National Wildlife Refuge located in Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia and Jasper County in South Carolina. Of the total area, 15,395 acres (6,230 ha) is in Georgia and 15,263 acres (6,177 ha) is in South Carolina. The refuge was established to provide sanctuary for migratory waterfowl and other birds and as a nature and forest preserve for aesthetic and conservation purposes.
The refuge is one of seven refuges administered by the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex in Hardeeville, South Carolina. The complex has a combined staff of 25 with a fiscal year 2018 budget of roughly $3,000,000.
Text from Wikipedia, Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
History highlights
- Dates to 1927
What to see
- Wildlife and protected species
Named in the Wikipedia article cited below.
Tips
- About 7 miles from downtown Savannah in a straight line, so plan it as a drive.