Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

To increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of estuarine and other natural ecosystems and their conservation through outdoor education, research, stewardship, and volunteering.

The Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary consists of more than 1700 acres of tidal freshwater wetlands, forests, meadows and fields along the Patuxent River. The sanctuary is located in southern Anne Arundel County, less than 30 miles from Washington D.C., Prince Frederick, and Annapolis. The wetlands, with large stands of aquatic plants, are home to many birds, fish, reptiles, and mammals.

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