Imperial National Wildlife Refuge |
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P.O. Box 72217 Yuma, AZ 85365 E-mail: Phone Number: |
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Visit the Refuge's Web Site: http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/arizona/imperial.html |
Scenic image of Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. | ||
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Imperial National Wildlife Refuge protects wildlife habitat along 30 miles of the lower Colorado River in Arizona and California, including the last unchannelized section before the river enters Mexico. The river and its associated backwater lakes and wetlands are a green oasis, contrasting with the surrounding desert mountains. More than 15,000 acres of Imperial National Wildlfie Refuge is designated as wilderness. Wilderness is protected to ensure that nature, not people is the primary influence on this quiet, scenic place. Getting There . . . From Yuma: Travel north on Highway 95 for 25 miles. Turn west on Martinez Lake Road for 13 miles and follow signs to visitor center. Get Google map and directions to this refuge/WMD from a specified address: |
Fishing Hunting Interpretation Photography Wildlife Observation Learn More >> Refuge staff and volunteers are working to restore wetlands, protect backwater lakes, manage marsh units, and farm croplands to provide food and resting areas for winter residents. Refuge staff are partnering with other agencies and organizations to plant cottonwood and willow trees. Control of salt cedar is another important management technique used at the refuge. Learn More>> |
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