Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge was established on October 27, 2000 as the 526th refuge in the National
Wildlife Refuge System. It is located near the town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, which is 30 miles north of Baton Rouge.
The refuge was established to conserve, restore, and manage native forested wetland habitats for migratory birds, aquatic
resources, and endangered and threatened plants and animals. Additionally, it was created to encourage the use of volunteers
and facilitate partnerships among the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, local communities, and conservation organizations to
promote public awareness of resources of the refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge System. Click Here To Read More...
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