Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex
The Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex administers seven wildlife refuges between Georgia and South Carolina. Over 56,000 acres (230 km2) of refuge land along a 100-mile coast line are administered by the complex.
| Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Georgia and South Carolina, United States |
| Nearest city | Savannah, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 32°11′50.6580″N 81°7′13.0800″W |
| Area | 56,000 acres (230 km2) |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
The complex includes seven refuges:
- Savannah National Wildlife Refuge - Established 1927
- Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge - Established 1930
- Tybee National Wildlife Refuge - Established 1938
- Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge - Established 1940
- Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge - Established 1962
- Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge - Established 1969
- Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge - Established 1975
The Headquarters Office for Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex is located in Savannah, Georgia. The complex has a combined staff of 31 with a fiscal year 2005 budget of $3,582,000.
See also
- List of National Wildlife Refuges
External links
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