Upper Mississippi River
Phone: 507-452-4232
Soaring overhead, a bald eagle dives to catch a walleye from the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The 261-mile refuge is the longest in the U.S. excluding Alaska. The refuge begins at the confluence of the Chippewa River near Wabasha, Minnesota, and ends near Rock Island, Illinois. The refuge lies within four states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.
The river was free-flowing until a series of locks and dams were constructed in the 1930s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Over half of the lands managed by the refuge are owned by the Corps. Today, over 233,000 acres of wooded islands, marshes, and backwaters comprise the Upper Miss Refuge. The refuge provides migratory habitat for a large percentage of the migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Tundra swans and canvasback ducks use the refuge as a resting and feeding area in the spring and fall.
Directions
There are four district offices and a main headquarters. The headquarters and Winona District office are located in the Exchange Building on 4th Street in Winona, Minnesota. From Highway 61, turn north on Huff street until it intersects with 4th Street; turn right. The Exchange Building is on the right-hand side of the road.
The LaCrosse District office is located in Onalaska, Wisconsin. From I-90, Exit 4, travel south on Highway 53/157. At the lights, turn left onto Highway 16 . At the next stop sign, turn left onto Braund Street, then right onto County Road PH. Turn left onto Lester Avenue. The Office and Resource Center is at 555 Lester Avenue.
The McGregor District office is located at 401 Business Hwy 18 N, between the towns of McGregor and Marquette, Iowa.
The Savanna District office is located south of Savanna, Illinois. From Savanna, head south on Route 84 for 3.5 miles, turn right onto Riverview Road. Travel 0.5 miles to the office and visitor center.
More info at http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/umr_refuge.html
US National Rivers
Cape Hatteras to Delaware River Preprinted Charts #12317, Cape M
NOAA Lithographic Nautical Charts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Lithographic Nautical Charts are the traditional paper charts that are updated with each new edition and are one of NOAA's signature products.
Merchant: West Marine
USA, California, Yosemite National Park, River flowing through t
USA, California, Yosemite National Park, River flowing through the forest
Merchant: Great Big Canvas: Large Photo Art
National Geographic TI00000242 Map Of New River Gorge National R
Sale Price: $17.97*
Retail: $24.26 (26% off!)
(Unbeatable Sale)
coverage includes babcock state park, gauley river national recreation area, summersville lake wildlife management area, bluestone wildlife management area, bluestone national scenic river, bluestone state park, camp creek state forest.
Merchant: Unbeatable Sale
River of Enterprise
River of Enterprise explores the role the Ohio played in the lives of three generations of settlers from the river's headwaters at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the falls of Louisville, Kentucky.
Merchant: eBooks
''Flyfishers Guide to Yellowstone National Park'' Book by Ken Re
From Old Faithful to free roaming buffalo, Yellowstone National Park has it all including plenty of outstanding fly fishing opportunities.
Merchant: Bass Pro Shops
1br - Shenandoah river front cabin
Brand new log cabin- right next to the Shenandoah river.These cabins sit on 7.5 private river front acres.Isolated yet close to Shenandoah National Park- Shenandoah River outfitters- Luray Caverns Country Club- Airport and Caverns.
Merchant: Vacation Home Rentals