Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
The Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 4,049 acre (16.4 km2) National Wildlife Refuge located in Lanier County, Georgia. Banks Lake is a natural pocosin or sink of ancient geologic origin. The refuge was established in 1985 for the protection and conservation of this unique environment as well as migratory and resident wildlife.
| Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
View in Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
| Location | Lanier County, Georgia, United States |
| Nearest city | Lakeland, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.01969910°N 83.12750244°W |
| Area | 4,049 acres (16.4 km2) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Visitors | 20,000 (in 2005) |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
An estimated 20,000 people visit the refuge each year. There is no dedicated budget or staff for the refuge; it is administered completely by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
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