Dale Bumpers White River NWR - General Brochure

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Contains brief information about the establishment, history, wildlife, and recreational activities on the refuge.

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Type of document
Brochure
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Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established on September 5, 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt with the purpose to protect and conserve migratory birds and other wildlife resources.
National Wildlife Refuge
St Charles,AR
Program
A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Program
Washington,DC
Species
A black bear cub climbs a tree

In the East, nearly black; in the West, black to cinnamon, with white blaze on chest. A "blue" phase occurs near Yakutat Bay, Alaska, and a nearly white population on Gribble Island, British Columbia, and the neighboring mainland. Snout tan or grizzled; in profile straight or slightly convex. 3...

FWS Focus
Species
Kingdom
Animalia
Taxonomic Rank
Species
Ecosystem
Forest
River/stream
Wetland
Subject tags
Recreation
History
Wildlife management
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Southeast