THE
REFUGES
Lower
Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
The
watershed and estuary of the Lower Suwannee National
Wildlife Refuge contain valuable water resources
and fish and wildlife habitat. The refuge is
managed for the conservation of fish and wildlife
and their habitat, with special emphasis on the protection
and restoration of wetland and upland communities.
Educational, research, and wildlife-dependent recreational
opportunities are available, insofar as they
are compatible with refuge health and preservation.
Management partners with local, state, and federal
agencies, community organizations, and individuals
to ensure the protection and conservation of the
vast Suwannee River ecosystem for current and future
generations.
The
refuge was established to protect the last 20 miles
of the historic Suwannee River and the coastal
islands that line the Gulf. The gulf sturgeon, manatee
and all other marine creatures benefit from the high
water quality of the Suwannee as it approaches one
of the largest undeveloped river delta-estuarine
systems in the country.
Visit
the official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service web site
for Lower
Suwannee NWR.
Cedar
Key National Wildlife Refuge
The
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is a group of
fragile coastal islands that contain
significant natural and cultural resources. The refuge
is managed for the conservation of wildlife
and wildlife habitat, with special concern for migratory
and breeding birds and threatened and endangered
species. Management protects cultural resources
and supports environmental education, research and
where appropriate, other compatible uses. Management
partners with local, state and federal agencies,
community organizations and individuals to ensure
the protection of these resources for present and
future generations.
Visit
the official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service web site
for Cedar
Key NWR. |
