Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. Photo credit: Dystops photostream on flickr.
The Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama is currently 2,997 acres. I’m a big advocate for land preservation and am very happy to hear that this refuge could expand to eventually more than 200,000 acres - that’s 312 square miles!
A proposal (once on page, scroll down) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would allow the federal government to buy land from willing sellers along the river corridor. National Wildlife Refuges are important for preserving wildlife and conserving land.
Learn More
“Big plan for Cahaba River: U.S. refuge could grow to more than 200,000 acres“.
General location map.
History
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 2002. It’s home to five federally listed species including Cahaba shiner, goldline darter, round rocksnail, and cylindrical lioplax snail.
The Cahaba River is 200 miles long and is Alabama’s largest river. The largest known stand of the imperiled shoals lily (Cahaba lily) can be found at the Refuge. There’s even an annual Cahaba Lily Festival.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts: Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (PDF)
Friends Group
Friends of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Photo credit Dystops photostream on flickr.
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