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Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

In this article, we will explore Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and its impact on today's society. Cibola National Wildlife Refuge has been a topic of debate for years, and its influence extends to various areas of daily life. Since its emergence, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge has played a crucial role in the way people interact, communicate and develop. As we move forward in the digital age, it is important to understand how Cibola National Wildlife Refuge continues to shape our world and what implications it has for the future. This article will analyze the different aspects of Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and its relevance in the current context, providing a comprehensive view of its importance and possible consequences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Cibola National Wildlife Refuge!
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Map of the United States
LocationLa Paz County, Arizona / Imperial County, California, United States
Nearest cityPalo Verde, California
Coordinates33°18′42″N 114°41′21″W / 33.3116995°N 114.6891244°W / 33.3116995; -114.6891244
Area16,627 acres (67.29 km2)
Established1964
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteCibola National Wildlife Refuge

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge is a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge in the floodplain of the lower Colorado River between Arizona and California and surrounded by a fringe of desert ridges and washes. The refuge encompasses both the historic Colorado River channel as well as a channelized portion constructed in the late 1960s. Along with these main waterbodies, several important backwaters are home to many wildlife species that reside in this Yuma Desert portion of the Sonoran Desert. Because of the river's life-sustaining water, wildlife here survive in an environment that reaches 120 °F (49 °C) in the summer and receives an average of only 2 inches (5.1 cm) of rain per year.

Ecological importance

The Refuge is one of the last major stop overs of the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds. Over 250 species of birds have been identified at Cibola NWR, including Canada geese, golden eagles, great blue herons, sandhill cranes, snowy egrets, and the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher. Other species that inhabit the area include mule deer, Gambel's quail, bobcat, and coyote.

Conservation

Cibola NWR undertakes major projects annually including the conservation of a desert pupfish population, one of three that exist in Arizona.

Invasive species removal enhances the natural riparian habitat and provides hunting opportunities. In return, populations are regulated, and the sustainability of the ecosystem is maintained.

References

  1. ^ "Cibola National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

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