Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge Explained

Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge
Iucn Category:IV
Map:USA#Missouri
Relief:1
Map Width:300
Location:Pike County, Missouri, United States
Nearest City:Annada, Missouri
Coordinates:39.267°N -90.784°W
Area:3750acres
Established:1964
Governing Body:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Website:Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge

The 3750acres Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge is located in the floodplain of the Mississippi River, adjacent to Pool No. 25 in Pike County, Missouri. The refuge's diversity of habitats supports waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and songbirds. Although it is protected by a levee, the refuge provides flood storage in periods of high water.

Clarence Cannon Refuge is managed by Great River National Wildlife Refuge, which is part of the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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