25/07/2026
Today, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—a moment years in the making and one we will never forget.
It has been an incredible privilege to serve on the project team throughout this journey, working alongside so many dedicated people who believed in the global significance of this extraordinary place. Watching that vision become reality today is deeply rewarding.
This milestone will always stand out as one of the greatest highlights of our agency.
Congratulations to everyone who helped make history for the Okefenokee!