Located on the Gulf Coast, 15 miles south of Crystal River, Chassahowitzka NWR serves as an important breeding and feeding ground for marine life with it’s mix of saltwater bays, estuaries, brackish marshes and fringe of hardwood swamp.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
