Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Ocean County, United States
The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge spans 47,000 acres of coastal wetlands, barrier beaches, and salt marshes along the New Jersey coast.
The refuge emerged in 1984 through the merger of two existing parcels: the Barnegat Division from 1967 and the Brigantine Division from 1939.
The refuge functions as a crucial element of the Hudson River Ecosystem and New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail, preserving natural landscapes for future generations.
Visitors can explore the refuge through an eight-mile driving trail or four walking paths ranging from quarter-mile to four-mile lengths.
The protected area includes Holgate and Little Beach, two natural barrier beaches where piping plovers nest under restricted access conditions.
Location: Ocean County
Location: Atlantic County
Inception: 1984
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/edwin_b_forsythe
GPS coordinates: 39.60000,-74.31670
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:46
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