D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge with bottomland hardwood forest north of West Monroe, Louisiana.
The refuge spans across Ouachita and Union Parishes, featuring cypress swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, and 13 miles of Bayou D'Arbonne waterway.
The D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1975 to protect bottomland hardwood forest and create wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl species.
The refuge provides educational opportunities for visitors to learn about wetland ecosystems and observe native wildlife in their natural environment.
Seven access points with parking lots along Highway 143 allow visitors to enter the refuge for activities including boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife photography.
During normal rainfall periods, up to 87 percent of the refuge transforms into wetlands from January to May, creating essential habitats for waterfowl.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1986
Website: https://fws.gov/darbonne
GPS coordinates: 32.60830,-92.21670
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:55
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