Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Dixie County, Florida.
The refuge encompasses 53,000 acres of land along the Gulf Coast, featuring tidal creeks, wetlands, and twenty miles of Suwannee River estuary.
Established in 1979, this protected area transformed former commercial timber lands into a natural sanctuary for maintaining river delta ecosystems.
A prehistoric shell mound within the refuge boundaries indicates human presence in this region dating back approximately 3,000 years.
Visitors access the refuge through Nature Drive in Levy County or Dixie Mainline in Dixie County, with 194 miles of roads and trails available.
The refuge protects the Florida salt marsh vole, found exclusively in this region, alongside 250 bird species and native wildlife populations.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1979
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/lower_suwannee
GPS coordinates: 29.31670,-83.10000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:00
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