← Back to all stories
Georgia’s Majestic Okefenokee Swamp Earns Prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Nomination
Photo: Robert Lukeman / Unsplash
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has been officially nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, recognizing the ecological significance of North America's largest intact blackwater wetland. This milestone places the sprawling, biodiverse wilderness alongside iconic American natural treasures like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has been officially nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, recognizing the ecological significance of North America’s largest intact blackwater wetland. This milestone places the sprawling, biodiverse wilderness alongside iconic American natural treasures like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.