Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge is one of only two refuges fully located and managed in the state of Kentucky. The refuge was established in 1998 to protect a diminished habitat type, bottomland hardwood forest, and support migratory birds
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.