The 33-acre swamp has been recognised by the Convention on Wetlands (RAMSAR) as an important wetland. It is a sanctuary for migratory birds and has been developed into a nature tourism development where people can observe a variety of local and migratory birds. In addition, a portion of the facility has been set aside for academic study by the University of the [[West Indies]] and other accredited academic institutions.

"There are powerful reasons to create the Graeme Hall National Park," the Friends of Graeme Hall Committee said in its proposal for the creation of a national park set to be unveiled Sunday October 14. The Sanctuary will open its doors at 3:30 pm free of charge to the public. Free maps, reference guides and refreshments will be available.    

"In fact, the Ministry of Energy and the Environment has already invested significant resources in the development of a master plan for the Graeme Hall area, inclusive of the Graeme Hall Watershed, and the Graeme Hall Swamp. Educational and research opportunities within the proposed Graeme Hall national Park are available, not only for students of biology and the environment, but for current and future farmers of Barbados."

The other substantial swamps and mangrove stands in [[Barbados]] were destroyed to make way for development and Graeme Hall remains the last window of this aspect of the [[Barbados]] history.