Another date to save!

It's hard to believe that it has been a year since the Savannah NWR Visitor center opened.  The US F&WS is planning a one-year anninversary celebration on March 12th at the VC.  Watch here for more details.

Savannah NWR Controlled burn

The billowing black smoke from a controlled burn on Savannah NWR caught the attention of the local media yesterday.  Check out their coverage at WTOC.
Controlled burning is an important part of managing the impoundments and other marsh areas of this and other refuges.  It clears away unwanted vegetation to allow new growth to emerge and reduces the fuel load so that when wild fires occur, they are smaller and easier to manage.

Save the Date

The Third Annual General Membership meeting of the Friends of the Savannah Coastal Wildlife Refuges will be held on Saturday, March 26, at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center.  This is the first time the neeting will be held on a Saturday and for the first time will include an outdoor activity.  Details to follow.

More closures at Savannah NWR

F&WS announced today that the parking area across from the exit of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive and the dikes on either side of the diversion canal north of SC 170 will close until further notice starting tomorrow, February 2, 2011.  This is related to the ongoing construction on the freshwater diversion canal.
The parking area on SC 170 between the Wildlife Drive entrance and exit will remain open and allow access to hiking and biking on the dikes north of the highway.  These dikes, which are normally closed from December thru March, are now open to the public.

The official press release is found HERE.