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Chassahowitzka

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

  • Refuge Facts : Established: 1941. Acres: 31,000.
  • Located in Citrus and Hernando counties, FL.
  • Location: the refuge is located 65 miles north of St. Petersburg, FL and is accessible only by boat.
  • Administers Crystal River NWR, Egmont Key NWR, Passage Key NWR, and Pinellas NWR as part of complex. Natural History
  • The refuge provides a place for approximately 250 species of birds, over 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, and at least 25 different species of mammals.

The Friends of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

Chassahowitzka Hotel

The Chassahowitzka River Also, some thoughts about the Okefenokee

Bird Checklists of the United States Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

SPRINGS OF FLORIDA CITRUS COUNTY CHASSAHOWITZKA SPRINGS

Whooping Cranes Acclimating to Chassahowitzka

University of Florida - Chassahowitzka, Florida National Wildlife Refuge

Backpacker.com - Chassahowitzka Wilderness Area

Recreational Guide to Southwest Florida Water Management District - CHASSAHOWITZKA RIVER & COASTAL SWAMPS -[PDF]

2002– SUMMARY AND AREA MAP www.state.fl.us/fwc/ A COOPERATIVE PUBLIC AND RECREATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION WILDLIFEMANAGEMENT

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Central Florida Kayak Trips

Chassahowitzka River (Citrus County)

Springs in the Central Gulf Coast

Citrus County Chassahowitzka River CG

Florida Outdoor Adventures Chassahowitzka River