| Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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  Map of the United States | |
| Location | St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana |
| Nearest city | Lacombe, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30°17′00″N 89°58′00″W / 30.28333°N 89.96667°W |
| Area | 17,094 acres (6,918 ha) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Visitors | 24,000 (in 2006) |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge |
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge was formed in 1994. It is composed of 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) of pine flatwoods, oak rides and coastal marsh. This diverse habitat is an example of the natural coastline of Lake Pontchartrain surrounded by fast developing communities.