Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge is an 11,047-acre (45 km2) National Wildlife Refuge located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. It is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Manila, Arkansas, and consists mostly of a shallow lake, swamp, and bottomland hardwood forests. The preservation of habitat for waterfowl in an intensely agricultural region is the primary purpose of the refuge. 6,400 acres (20 km2) of Big Lake is classified as a National Natural Landmark and 2,144 acres (8 km2) are classified as wilderness.
| Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of the United States | |
| Location | Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States |
| Nearest city | Manila, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35°55′N 90°07′W |
| Area | 11,047 acres (44.71 km2) (2014) |
| Established | 1915 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
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