Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge . . .
Where the Everglades begin Located within the northernmost part
of the legendary Florida Everglades, Arthur R. Marshall
Loxahatchee NWR is the only surviving remnant of the northern
Everglades. The 143,874-acre refuge consists mostly of the
sawgrass marsh that is so characteristic of the Everglades
environment and is one of the few places where lucky observers
might see the endangered snail kite searching for food. The
inviting public-use areas provide viewing opportunities for a
large variety of wetland flora and fauna. Most visitors are
unaware, however, of the difficult habitat problems faced by the
refuge staff and the history of the attempts to undo the
wildlife habitat damage that began in 1947. Visitors should stop
at the handsome Visitor Center for information and browse the
retail shop operated by the Friends of the Arthur R. Marshall
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, the cooperating nonprofit
association that finances projects to prom