Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Quick Facts
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Alabama
(256) 848-7085
Map DirectionsThings To Do
Overview
Cahaba River NWR is one of nation's newest National Wildlife Refuges, the 540th in fact. Established May 13, 2002 for the purpose of protecting and managing a unique section of the Cahaba River and land adjacent to it. Cahaba River NWR is home to five federally listed species including the Cahaba shiner, goldline darter, round rocksnail, and cylindrical lioplax snail. Currently, the Refuge is 2,997 acres but planned acquisition efforts will bring the refuge up to 3,500 acres.
Activities
Wildlife Watching
The Cahaba River stretches for almost 200 miles and is Alabama's longest free-flowing stream. The river currently supports 64 rare and imperiled plant and animal species, 13 of which are found nowhere else in the world.
Cahaba River has an abundance of vibrant wildflowers in the refuge.
Directions
Driving
Cahaba River NWR is located in Bibb County, Alabama, approximately six miles east of West Blockton on County road 24. Just before you cross the Cahaba River on CR 24 there is a gravel road on the right that leads to the river and the currently acquired portion of the Refuge.
Flying
The closest major airport is in Birmingham. A variety of car rental agencies is available.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(256) 848-7085Links
Official URL
http://www.fws.gov/cahabariver/- Login or register to post comments
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