Black Bayou Louisiana

Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of five refuges managed in the North Louisiana Refuge Complex and one of 545 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1997 through a unique partnership with the city of Monroe, Louisiana. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a free 99-year lease to manage the city-owned la…
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of five refuges managed in the North Louisiana Refuge Complex and one of 545 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1997 through a unique partnership with the city of Monroe, Louisiana. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a free 99-year lease to manage the city-owned lake.
  • Location: Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
  • Established: 1997
  • Nearest city: Monroe, Louisiana
  • Area: 4,200 acres (17 km²)
  • Governing body: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org