Tybee National Wildlife Refuge

This 100-acre coastal sanctuary at the mouth of the Savannah River contains saltwater marshes, woody vegetation, and sand deposits from dredging activities.

The refuge was established on May 9, 1938, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 7882 to protect migratory birds and their habitats.

The refuge serves as an educational site where researchers study ecological resilience and monitor the health of various bird species and marine life.

While closed to public access, visitors can observe the diverse bird populations using telescopes from Fort Pulaski National Monument across the river.

The land evolved from a single-acre oyster shoal into a substantial wildlife habitat through continuous deposit of dredging materials from the Savannah River.

Location: Jasper County

Inception: 1938

Website: https://fws.gov/tybee

GPS coordinates: 32.04190,-80.91650

Latest update: April 30, 2025 19:09