U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service PR of 11 February 2015,
New Partnership Announced for Concession Operation at Banks Lake NWR
Folkston, GA… Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is proud to
announce the ground-breaking partnership that will aid in the
operation and visitor services of the Banks Lake National Wildlife
Refuge in Lakeland, GA. An unstaffed refuge, Banks Lake is
administered by Okefenokee, nearly 120 miles away, making work at
this remote refuge often difficult. Refuge staff will now be working
with Lanier County to aid in the concession operation and visitor
services offered at Banks Lake. “I am excited Lanier County
has the opportunity for this partnership with the Banks Lake
National Wildlife Refuge and the Lakeland-Lanier Chamber” said
Alex Lee, Lanier County Board of Commissioners Chairman. “Our
board is ready to make this happen.”
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