Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, located in Bibb County, Alabama, was established for the purpose of protecting and managing a unique section of the Cahaba River and land adjacent to it.
Notice of Public Review & Comment Period

Notice of Public Review and Comment period on the proposed expansion of hunting on Cahaba River NWR to add a white-tailed deer archery only hunt on ~1,124 acres of the recently acquired Wadsworth Tract.  See the Federal Register notice (https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2023-13360/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2023-2024-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations) for more information.  See the Environmental Action Statement (/media/559336) for more detailed information about the proposal.  Comments may be submitted on the proposal through August 22, 2023 by following the directions included in the Federal Register notice.  Please contact the refuge with any questions or for more information, by emailing: cahabariver@fws.gov

Visit Us

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge is rich in wildlife and wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities. Many people come to the refuge each year to enjoy solitude, to commune with nature, and to share the joys of wildlife with family and friends. 

Location and Contact Information

      About Us

      Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect and manage a section of the Cahaba River and land associated with it. In addition, the refuge is home to five federally listed species. The refuge is located in Bibb County, Alabama, and manages 3,681 acres. 

      What We Do

      Management goals for Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge are to maintain and improve the biological integrity of the Cahaba River and adjacent systems and, where possible, restore these systems to pre-settlement conditions. Considering the vast impacts that have occurred, this will be a broad and long-term endeavor. Utilizing prescribed fire, tree planting and other tools can help restore altered lands. Over time, visitors will once again see the land as native Americans and early settlers did.

      Our Species

      One of the most visible and unique characteristics of the Cahaba River are the rock shoals. These shoals create a series of pools and riffles that provide the necessary habitat for many rare and unique plant and animal species. Most notably, the largest known stand of the imperiled shoals lily (known locally as the Cahaba lily) occurs within the Refuge. 

      Our Library

      Visit our digital library to view refuge documents.