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 | The Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), administered as a satellite refuge of J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR, is located in Lee County on the Caloosahatchee River within the city of Fort Myers. The refuge was established by President Woodrow Wilson on July 1, 1920, through Executive Order 3299 as a ". . . preserve and breeding ground for native birds". Originally, the Caloosahatchee refuge consisted of several mangrove islands. However, shoreline development, dredging of the river, and construction of the I-75 bridge has changed the physical arrangement and appearance of these islands. Today, the refuge still remains approximately 40 acres of mangrove shorelines and upland island habitats. The refuge is located adjacent to the Florida Power and Light Company's Orange River Power Plant and the Orange River's outflow. The warm water outflow from the power plant is a major wintering area for the endangered West Indian manatee. |
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| FPL contributes an island to the Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - ... Investor Family of Sites January 29, 2001 FPL contributes an island to the Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge FPL will host a dedication ceremony on Jan. 31 to dedicate Manatee Island to the ... | | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | Southeast Region | Caloosahatchee NWR - The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, working with others, is to conserve, protect, and ... Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Louis Hinds Refuge Manager J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - ... J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge -- Sanibel, FL (Printed 7/93) Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge -- FL Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge -- FL Matlacha Pass National Wildlife ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Bird Checklists of the United States Master Table of Contents United States and Canada U.S. Canada Great Plains States Colorado -- Iowa -- Kansas -- Minnesota ... | | Defenders of Wildlife -- National Wildlife Refuge System Directory - Florida - ... Refuge 10216 Lee Rd. Boynton Beach, FL 33437-4796 (561) 732-3684 Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 1 Wildlife Dr. Sanibel, FL 33957 (941) 472-1100 Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge 16450 ... |
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| Access to the waters surrounding the islands that make up Caloosahatchee NWR is by boat only. The islands are not accessible to visitors. Boaters should consult navigational charts and tide schedules before attempting to visit any waters surrounding the refuge. Numerous oyster bars and shallow back bay/estuary waters are difficult to navigate and fragile seagrass beds must not be damaged. By boat, the refuge is located under the I-75 bridge as you head up the Caloosahatchee River. Boaters should note boat speed restrictions strictly enforced for the protection of the West Indian manatee. For more information, contact the J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, Florida 33957 or call (239) 472-1100. |
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