Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

Chassahowitzka NWR was established in 1943 for waterfowl conservation. The refuge protects saltwater bays, estuaries, brackish marshes, and hardwood swamps in Homosassa, FL. In 1970, the refuge lands within Citrus County were designated as wilderness. Today, the refuge provides habitat for one federally threatened species, the West Indian manatee. The Chassahowitzka NWR is a part of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex.