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).
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