The Okefenokee is huge, covering hundreds of miles, but it is shallow — only two feet deep in many places — and it isn’t fed by any waterways. Rain is the swamp’s only source of replenishment.

Nestled in 86 wooded acres on an existing wildlife refuge in West Milford, organizers say the Last Resort Wildlife Hospital will be the state's first 24/7, fully equipped hospital to treat wild ...