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125 Suwannee River Drive
Fargo, Georgia 31631
Fargo, Georgia 31631
Description
Located west of the famed Okefenokee Swamp, the Suwannee River Visitor Center overlooks a bend in the black-water river where people can fish and launch boats. Inside, visitors learn what gives the river its tea color and that mother alligators actively care for their babies. Animal displays include a black bear, bobcat, fox squirrel, otter, snakes, fish and numerous birds, including an endangered wood stork. A beautiful film takes visitors on a leisurely trip through the river and swamp. The center also includes exhibits on local history and energy efficiency. Operated by Stephen C. Foster State Park in Georgia. 912-637-5274 or GeorgiaStateParks.org/StephenCFoster.
Green Building:
Composting toilets use no water and solar fans for ventilation
Insulation made from recycled newsprint treated to be fire retardant
Parking lot made from porous concrete to reduce storm water runoff
Decking made from recycled plastic
Retaining wall made from recycled electrical cable and automobile dashboards
Carpet and ceiling tiles made from recycled materials
Natural lighting
High-efficiency heating and air conditioning unit
70% of all building materials from local sources
30% of all materials have recycled content
77% construction waste was recycled
Green Building:
Composting toilets use no water and solar fans for ventilation
Insulation made from recycled newsprint treated to be fire retardant
Parking lot made from porous concrete to reduce storm water runoff
Decking made from recycled plastic
Retaining wall made from recycled electrical cable and automobile dashboards
Carpet and ceiling tiles made from recycled materials
Natural lighting
High-efficiency heating and air conditioning unit
70% of all building materials from local sources
30% of all materials have recycled content
77% construction waste was recycled
