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This resolution commemorates the 88th anniversary of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting its significant ecological and conservation value. Located in Georgia, the refuge spans over 407,000 acres and is the largest national wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi River, serving as the headwaters for the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers. The resolution emphasizes the refuge's importance as a pristine freshwater wetland ecosystem, with 353,000 acres designated as a Wilderness Area, and its role in preserving ecological and historical records through its undisturbed peat beds. The document also underscores the refuge's critical habitat for diverse wildlife, including threatened and endangered species like the red-cockaded woodpecker, wood stork, and eastern indigo snake, as well as its support for restoring longleaf pine. With over 850 plant species, including 18 types of carnivorous plants, and more than 120 miles of trails, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is recognized for its ecological significance. The resolution formally congratulates the refuge on its 88th anniversary and wishes continued conservation success, with instructions for the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72033