Welcome to the Gulf Coast!

Established on November 25, 1975, Mississippi
Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge was
the first National Wildlife Refuge established
under the Endangered Species Act. The Refuge
was created for the protection of the endangered
Mississippi sandhill cranes and their wet pine
savanna habitat.

The MS Sandhill Crane NWR consists of more
than 19,000 acres in four units and is part of the
Gulf Coast Refuge Complex which includes
Grand Bay NWR (MS & AL) and Bon Secour
NWR (AL).

Upcoming Events / News:
The Refuge is closed due to construction
of New Visitor Center.
Opening: May 2008