Welcome to the

Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association's Website. The WWRA is an independent, non–profit organization dedicated in:

  • Promoting the conservation of natural resources on the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
  • Fostering public understanding and appreciation of the Refuge
  • Engaging in activities that support the mission of the Refuge

The Refuge

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) consists of 37,000 acres of Federal land that represents a diverse biological community. The Refuge was established on July 7,1938 by Executive Order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the first National Wildlife Refuge placed on a multi-purpose reservoir to provide habitat for wintering and migrating birds. Considered the easternmost Refuge in the Mississippi flyway, it attracts thousands of wintering waterfowl each year and is home to Alabama's largest wintering duck population. The Refuge also supports the southern-most and Alabama's only concentration of wintering Canada geese (Southern James Bay Population).

News and Upcoming Events

Reptiles and Amphibians

Sat July 19th 2008

We?ll take about snakes, lizards and frogs and their importance to the environment and give you the opportunity to see and touch these wonderful creatures!
  .... more info
- Posted on Thu 10th January 2008

Clean & Learn - Cave Springs Cave - Gray Bat Observation

Sat August 9th 2008

Meet at Cave Springs on Mussel Camp Road for litter removal along the roadways. A refuge biologist will be on hand to provide information on the Gray bats then we will walk the short trail to the cave entrance to wait for dusk and the emergence of th  .... more info
- Posted on Thu 10th January 2008