Delta National Wildlife Refuge
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The Delta National Wildlife Refuge is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Venice, Louisiana along the Mississippi River. The area formed when a breach in the natural levee of the Mississippi River occurred in 1862 approximately 100 miles (160 km) below New Orleans, Louisiana. The 48,000-acre (190 km2) refuge was purchased in 1935 with the primary purpose to provide sanctuary and habitat to wintering waterfowl. Access is by boat only.
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Delta National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana |
Nearest city | Venice, Louisiana |
Coordinates | 29.25000°N 89.20000°W / 29.25000; -89.20000 |
Area | 49,000 acres (200 km2) |
Established | 1935 |
Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Website | Delta National Wildlife Refuge |
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