Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex

Headquarters and Visitor Center
694 Beech Hill Lane
Hardeeville, SC  29927
843-784-9911
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Please Don't Use Rideshare Services to Visit the Refuge

The Savannah NWR Visitor Center is a 3-mile drive on two highways from the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive.  If you get dropped off at the Visitor Center, you will have no transportation to get you to the wildlife drive which is our main wildlife viewing area. Cell service is terrible in this area as well so it may be impossible for you to contact the service to get a ride back. 

Key Contacts

Project Leader Nathan Hawkaluk
Project Leader
National Wildlife Refuge System
Expertise
Oversees and provides direction and leadership on all refuge management, conservation, and operations for the seven refuges of the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex to help fulfill the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System and the U.S. Fish and Wi
Area
SC
GA
Hardeesville,SC
Wildlife Refuge Manager Russ Webb
Wildlife Refuge Manager
Expertise
Oversees refuge management operations for Savannah, Wassaw, Pinckney Island, and Tybee National Wildlife Refuges, and supervises maintenance staff.
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Wildlife Refuge Specialist Abby Florez
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
Expertise
Complex point of contact for Harris Neck NWR, Blackbeard Island NWR, and Wolf Island NWR. Aids in refuge support through facilities management, refuge operations, and public engagement opportunities.
Area
GA
Hardeeville,SC
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A grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo
Wildlife Refuge Manager
Expertise
Serves the seven Refuges of the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex through overall Refuge Management and coordinates Complex level projects emphasizing partner collaboration.
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Visitor Services Manager Monica Harris
Visitor Services Manager
Expertise
Environmental Education Programming,
Special Events Coordination,
Community Engagement & Partnerships,
Friends Group Liaison,
Volunteer & Intern Supervisor,
Media Relations,
Trails & Signage
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Refuge Ranger Amy Ochoa
Wildlife Refuge Ranger
Additional Role(s)
Collections Officer
Expertise
Visitor Services/Public Information,
Visitor Center Management,
Hunt Administration and Coordination,
Volunteer Program Administration,
Websites/Social Media,
Special Use Permits
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
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A grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo
Supervisory Wildlife Biologist
Expertise
Habitat management, water management, invasive species control, monitoring, threatened and endangered species, research coordination, external issues affecting Complex management and operations.
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Image
A grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo
Equipment Operator (Biology)
Expertise
Equipment operation and maintenance to support the refuge's biological program
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Fire Management Officer Adam McCullough
Fire Management Officer
Fire Management
Expertise
Oversees fire management operations for the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex and other refuges in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC

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