Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
Eufaula NWR was established in 1964 in cooperation with the United States Army Corps of Engineers which manages the Walter F. George Lock and Dam and the majority of Walter F. George Lake. More than 325,000 visitors per year visit the refuge. The fiscal year 2005 budget was $718,000.
Wildlife
The Eufaula NWR protects endangered and threatened species such as the wood stork.
There is a variety of wildlife habitats in the Eufaula NWR including approximately 4000 acres (16 km) of open water, 3000 acres (12 km) of wetlands, 2000 acres (8 km) of woodlands, 1000 acres (4 km) of croplands and 1000 acres (4 km) of grasslands. This diverse area provides shelter for migratory waterfowl and other birds. Other wildlife species include raccoon, white-tailed deer, quail, beaver, red and gray fox species, dove, bobcat, hawk, armadillo, owl, rabbit, squirrel, river otter, turkey, and coyote, not to mention other reptiles (alligators and copperheads), amphibians, insects and various fishes.
Facilities
Lake Eufaula offers several activities including boating and fishing. Additionally, there is a seven-mile (11 km) auto-tour trail, two observation towers, and a walking trail. Lakepoint State Park borders the Eufaula NWR on the Alabama side of the river, near the city of Eufaula.
See also
External links
- Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge homepage
- Recreation.gov overview
- The short film Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (2005) is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive.