Great River and
Clarence Cannon
National Wildlife Refuges
Contacting the Refuge:
Refuge Manager: David Ellis
e-mail for refuge manager can be sent to: Carolyn_Gregory@fws.govP.O. Box 88
Annada, MO 63330
Phone: 573-847-2333
Fax: 573-847-2269
TTY: 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay)Headquarters for both refuges is located on the Clarence Cannon NWR, one mile east of Annada, Missouri, via Highway 79 to County Road 206
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Refuge Facts
Established: 1958 and 1964 (respectively)
Acres: 15,000
Great River NWR was formerly known as the Annada District of the Mark Twain NWR and was made a separate refuge in 2000
The 3,750-acre Clarence Cannon NWR (MO) also serves as headquarters for the Great River NWR
Great River NWR is separated into three divisions: Fox Island (MO), Long Island and Delair (IL)
Financial Impact of Refuge
Five person staff
25,000 visitors annually
FY 2006 Budget: $898,143
Natural History
The Mississippi River, including refuge lands, is one of the most important migration corridors on the continent for waterfowl and many other birds
The Long Island Division lands were originally purchased by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of the river navigation project; wildlife management of the land was transferred to the Service
Refuge Objectives
Protect and enhance habitat for endangered and threatened species
Provide optimum habitat for migratory birds and resident wildlife
Protect and enhance habitat for wood duck and neotropical songbird production
Provide recreational and public use opportunities
Management Tools
Cooperative farming
Prescribed burning
Wetland restoration
Water management
Moist soil management
Reforestation
Public Use Opportunities
Hiking
Hunting and fishing
Environmental education
Wildlife observation and photography
