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Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge

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Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, Nature reserve and park in New Orleans, United States.

The 24,000-acre wetland includes freshwater lagoons, brackish marshes, bottomland hardwood forests, and natural bayous within the New Orleans city limits.

The refuge, established in 1990, replaced plans for a large residential development that left three Interstate 10 interchanges, with only one currently in use.

The name derives from Bayou Sauvage waterway, which served as the primary east-west route for travelers entering and leaving New Orleans in earlier times.

Visitors can explore designated fishing areas, walking trails, and boardwalks while observing local wildlife through organized educational programs throughout the year.

The refuge supports 340 bird species and functions as a natural barrier, protecting eastern New Orleans from hurricane storm surges.

Location: New Orleans

Location: Orleans Parish

Operator: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Address: 17160 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129, USA 70129

Phone: +19858822000

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/bayou-sauvage-urban

GPS coordinates: 30.08223,-89.85286

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:06

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