Welcome to Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge
Credit: USFWS
Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge was established on October 27, 2000 as the 526th refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It is located near the town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, which is 30 miles north of Baton Rouge. The refuge was established to conserve, restore, and manage native forested wetland habitats for migratory birds, aquatic resources, and endangered and threatened plants and animals. Additionally, it was created to encourage the use of volunteers and facilitate partnerships among the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, local communities, and conservation organizations to promote public awareness of resources of the refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Getting There . . .
Driving Directions to the Headquarters --
From U.S. Highway 61 in St. Francisville take Commerce Street into town. The office is located at 5720 Commerce St. It is co-located with the St. Francisville Inn, which is next to the park and across the street from the Ford dealership.
Driving Directions to the Refuge --
From U.S. Highway 61 go north of St. Francisville to Highway 66 and turn left (west toward Angola). After 1.5 miles, turn left on Solitude Road. Go about 3.5 miles and turn right at the refuge sign. Go another 1.5 miles to the refuge entrance. Enjoy your visit to Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge!
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Public Announcement: Effective July 1, 2007, the management and administrative oversight of Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge will be transferred from the Central LA NWR Complex in Marksville, LA, over to St. Catherine's Creek NWR Complex, located in Natchez, MS. After July 1, 2007, please contact Refuge Manager Bob Strader at 601-442-6696 with all questions regarding Cat Island |
