New Wildlife Refuge Opens
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Officials of the White River National
Wildlife Refuge say they hope a new two million dollar visitor
center will attract plain old tourists -- not just hunters and
anglers.
The center was dedicated yesterday at the Arkansas County town
of Saint Charles. A crowd of 300 people got to see exhibits that
highlight opportunities beyond hunting and fishing on the
16-thousand-acre refuge. Refuge manager Larry Mallard says there`s
lots of wildlife photography, canoeing and bird watching to be done
along the refuge`s 92 river miles and 300 lakes.
He said the new building, which also houses offices, means the
refuge can now provide services to the public that it couldn`t
before. Mallard said staff at the refuge can now educate the public
about the value of environmental preservation and wildlife.
Posted by Mike Hellgren
