![]() ![]() The Refuge also supports over 700 jobs and provides $64.7 million to the local economy. ![]() Several of these creatures are listed as imperiled or endangered. In addition it is home to 49 species of mammals, 233 birds, 39 fish, 101 reptiles and amphibians, countless insects and invertebrates and over 600 plants. Marys rivers, and the largest blackwater swamp in the nation. The description of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is one of superlatives it is one of the last major freshwater ecosystems in the world, the largest refuge and the third largest wilderness east of the Mississippi, the source of the Suwannee and the St. Okefenokee mine proposal: a bad idea by a bad company We have sent in our letter which follows below.Ĭomments by OSFR historian Jim A river is like a life: once taken, You can help protect Okefenokee by sending in comments before Mahere: or by writing to:Ĥ244 International Parkway, Atlanta Tradeport, Suite 104 This comes as a reminder to please send in a letter to help prevent the incompetent and sloppy Twin Pines Minerals from putting the Okefenokee Swamp unnecessarily at risk just so they can make a profit. Parknership – Partnership Program 2021-2022 Newsletter.Become a Member / Renew your Membership.Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Alachua County Environmental Protection Department.Buy Ad Space in the Song Contest Printed Program.
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