Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex

Headquarters and Visitor Center
694 Beech Hill Lane
Hardeeville, SC  29927
843-784-2468 - VISITOR CENTER
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Visitor Center Hours:  Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Email Address
savannahcoastal@fws.gov
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
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
Senior Federal Wildlife Officer Pamela Garrison
Corporal Pamela Garrison
Senior Federal Wildlife Officer
Office of Law Enforcement
Expertise
Primary law enforcement officer for all seven refuges within the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex
+1912-288-7481
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Visitor Services Manager Monica Harris
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
+19123131365
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Refuge Ranger Amy Ochoa
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
+1843-226-5738
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
ACE EPIC Intern Carson Howard
Carson Howard
Visitor Services Specialist
Expertise
Environmental Education,
Interpretive Programs,
Outdoor Skills Programs
+1854-683-0076
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
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Chuck Hayes
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.
+18437846262
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Wildlife Biologist Wayne Harris
Wayne Harris
Wildlife Biologist
Expertise
Wildlife/Habitat Management,
Water Management,
Wildlife Surveys,
Invasive Species Control
+19126600779
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
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Matthew Bates
Equipment Operator (Biology)
Expertise
Equipment operation and maintenance to support the refuge's biological program
Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Maintenance Worker Vic Scott
Vic Scott
Maintenance Worker
Expertise
Facilities and equipment maintenance for all seven refuges within the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex
+19123133804
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Engineering Equipment Operator Jack Bentley
Jack Bentley
Engineering Equipment Operator
Expertise
Equipment operation in support of refuge wildlife and habitat management
+19123131392
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC
Fire Management Officer Adam McCullough
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.
+19123131401
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Area
GA
SC
Hardeeville,SC

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