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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge protects the thousands of birds which are dependent on the Mississippi River Flyway, one of the major routes for migrating waterfowl. The Port Louisa NWR is made of four separate divisions (Big Timber, Louisa, Keithsburg and Horseshoe Bend), each with it's own unique features. All are open to the public for wildlife viewing, photography, fishing, and other recreational activities most of the year. Let Iowa Academy of Science member's Jan S. Wielert, Neil Bernstein, Matt McAndrew share with you the geology, ecology and conservation story of the refuge. Listen to the audio segments below and then visit Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge to see one of Iowa's treasures for yourself!

The Geological beginnings of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (6:49)
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The Unusual Habitat of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (5:41)
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Conservation History of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (6:41)
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge All Tracks (17:32)
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Bedrock Geology of Port Louisa

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Bedrock Geologic Map of Iowa, 1998. Natural Resources, Department

More on Port Louisa

Port Louisa NWR Homepage

Louisa County Conservation Board

All About Birds, Wood Duck

Weather Forecast for Port Louisa NWR and Surrounding Area

Quotes from Port Louisa

"Miles of trails take you past some of the most unusual habitats in Iowa, and one ecologist once compared parts of this area to the great swamps and bayous of the southern United States."

-Neil P. Bernstein

"Horseshoe Bend Division is located on the Iowa River Floodplain. In 1993, floodwater broke through the levee at three sites.

-Matt McAndrew

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Funding provided by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

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