Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Explained

Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
Iucn Category:IV
Map:USA
Relief:1
Map Width:300
Location:Lauderdale, Tipton counties, Tennessee, United States
Nearest City:Gilt Edge, Tennessee
Coordinates:35.5833°N -89.8667°W
Area:9451acres
Established:1980
Governing Body:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Website:Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge, part of the U.S. National Wildlife Refuge system, is a 9451acres area of wetlands associated with the confluence of the Hatchie River and the Forked Deer River in West Tennessee near the confluence of the Hatchie River with the Mississippi River. Located in parts of southwestern Lauderdale and northern Tipton counties, it is a rich environment for both aquatic life and waterfowl.

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