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Barges wrap around bottomland forest in Pool 10 of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The 240,000-acre refuge, which includes backwaters off the main river channel, is designated as a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society and part of a “Wetland of International Importance” by the Ramsar Convention.

217 Today: Upper Mississippi River refuge celebrates 100 years of protection for fish, wildlife and habitat

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