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Banking on Nature - Ridgefield NWR

Banking on Nature - Ridgefield NWR

Oct 6, 2005

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Oct 6, 2005

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Left, Joe Lester Chesser and his grandson Andrew stand in front of the old Homestead site that is now part of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Joe, 89, grew up there and left when the refuge took over in 1971. Today Andrew works for the American Conservation Experience taking care of 120 canoe trails in the refuge.

History and Culture

Explore a Family Legacy: Journey Through Chesser Island in the Okefenokee Swamp

Larry Woodward pilots a boat into the Okefenokee Swamp in the early morning. He is the deputy manager of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

Larry Woodward's Okefenokee Swamp: A Pristine Sanctuary

Viewng box held in hand with colorful fish inside

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Barrens Topminnows Released For the First Time Since Federal Listing

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