Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex
- Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex
-
The Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex was established for the protection of migratory birds including waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds. It is located along the Mississippi Flyway, one of the major routes for migrating waterfowl. Refuge units also provide important habitat for big river fish and a variety of other native wildlife such as deer, fox, beaver, frogs, turtles, and snakes. Key goals are to conserve and enhance the quality and diversity of fish and wildlife and their habitats, to restore floodplain functions in the river corridor, and to provide wildlife-related recreational experiences for the public.
Several units within the Complex were established in the 1940’s following construction of the lock and dam system. Those units were consolidated into Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge in 1958. Since then, other areas have been added to Mark Twain, which now includes 45,000 acres (180 km2) scattered along 345 miles (555 km) of the Mississippi River and short distances up the Illinois and Iowa rivers.
In 2000, Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge was split into five separate National Wildlife Refuges - Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Great River National Wildlife Refuge, Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, and Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge Complex administration office, located in Quincy, Illinois, has retained the Mark Twain name.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is an agency of the Department of the Interior.
External links
Categories:
- National Wildlife Refuges in Illinois
- Protected areas on the Mississippi River
- Protected areas established in 1958
- Illinois protected area stubs
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge — Coordinates: 37°55′00″N 89°55′00″W / 37.9166667°N 89.9166667°W / 37.9166667; 89.9166667 The Middle Miss … Wikipedia
Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge — The 3,750 acre (15.2 km2) Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge is located in the floodplain of the Mississippi River, adjacent to Pool No. 25. The refuge s diversity of habitats supports waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and songbirds … Wikipedia
List of National Wildlife Refuges — As of 30 July 2007, there were 548 National Wildlife Refuges in each of the United States. Refuges that have boundaries in multiple states are listed only in the state where the main visitor entrance is located. The newest one made is the Rocky… … Wikipedia
Liste des National Wildlife Refuges des États-Unis — Au 30 juillet 2007, les États Unis d Amérique comptait 548 National Wildlife Refuges, ces refuges étant répartis dans tout le pays. Un des derniers créés se trouve dans les Rocky Flats au Colorado[1] Administration L administration… … Wikipédia en Français
Liste des national wildlife refuges des États-Unis — Au 30 juillet 2007, les États Unis d Amérique comptait 548 National Wildlife Refuges, ces refuges étant répartis dans tout le pays. Un des derniers créés se trouve dans les Rocky Flats au Colorado[1] Administration L administration… … Wikipédia en Français
List of National Wildlife Refuges of the United States — As of 30 July 2007, there were 548 National Wildlife Refuges in the United States. Refuges that have boundaries in multiple states are listed only in the state where the main visitor entrance is located. The newest one established is the Rocky… … Wikipedia
Liste der National Wildlife Refuges der Vereinigten Staaten — Zum 30. Juli 2007 gab es 548 National Wildlife Refuges in den Vereinigten Staaten. Refuges mit Anteilen in mehreren Bundesstaaten werden nur in den Staaten gelistet, in denen sich der Haupteingang für Besucher befindet. Das jüngste Refuge ist das … Deutsch Wikipedia
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge — IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area) … Wikipedia
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge — Coordinates: 40°22′30″N 90°00′00″W / 40.375°N 90°W / 40.375; 90 The Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge is locate … Wikipedia
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge — The Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge on the north shore of Long Island consists of high quality marine habitats that support a variety of aquatic dependent wildlife. The refuge s waters and marshes surround Sagamore Hill National Historic Site … Wikipedia
