Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
The refuge contains 18,000 acres of freshwater marsh, brackish marsh, cypress forests, bayous, hardwood forests, and pine savannahs along Lake Pontchartrain.
Established in 1994, the refuge protects natural coastline segments of Lake Pontchartrain while neighboring communities undergo rapid development and urbanization.
The Bayou Lacombe Visitor Center organizes wildlife observation programs, guided tours, and educational activities focused on local species and conservation.
Visitors can access hiking trails, fishing spots, hunting areas, and paddling routes throughout the refuge from Thursday to Saturday between 9 AM and 4 PM.
Pine flatwoods within the refuge provide essential habitat for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, while marshes function as nurseries for numerous fish species.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 2001
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/big_branch_marsh
GPS coordinates: 30.28330,-89.96670
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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