Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 27,000 acres on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore and has been designated a "Wetlands of International Importance" by the Ramsar Convention.

As a major stop on the Atlantic Flyway, Blackwater is a vital haven for waterfowl, as well as a sanctuary for the threatened American bald eagle, the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel, and the recently delisted peregrine falcon.

The Friends of Blackwater invite you to come explore the Refuge "Time" magazine once called "nature on the throne of her glory". Come see what all the fuss is about - we know you won't be disappointed. Welcome to Blackwater!