Big Lake NWR AR Environmental Assessment Drawdown

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE BIG LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LAKE RESTORATION IN MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, ARKANSAS

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Fact Sheet
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The refuge was established in August of 1915 by Executive Order of President Woodrow Wilson to serve as an inviolate sanctuary, reserve, and breeding ground for native and migratory birds. It is one of the nation’s oldest refuges and is 11,038 acres in size.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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