The Upper Mississippi River serves as a major flyway for waterfowl, eagles abound and you may get a rare glimpse of some of Wisconsin's endangered species such as the trumpeter swan or the peregrine falcon. On June 1, 2009 it was designated a Wetland of International Importance. The 27th US wetland to receive this designation and the 2nd in Wisconsin.
At our back door is the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife & Fish Refuge. The Center's 50-feet viewing deck (equiped with binoculars and spotting scopes) overlooks the Mississippi River and Lock & Dam #4.
If you are interested in participating in a sponsored nature event at Wings Over Alma or need additional information, please contact the Nature & Art Center. Photo courtesy of Wings Over Alma.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER FIELD GUIDE
Migratory Bird Program The Migratory Bird Program is responsible for maintaining healthy migratory bird populations for the benefit of the American people
Alma Tundra Swan Watch Fall tundra swan migration through Rieck's Lake Park in Alma, Wisconsin
Freshwater Mussels of the Upper Mississippi River Nearly 300 species of mussels inhabit freshwater rivers and lakes in North America. This is the richest diversity of mussels found in the world. Their lustrous pearl-like interiors have made them valuable in the cultured pearl and jewelry industries.
Wisconsin Wetlands Association Established in 1969 to protect the state's wetland resources through education, training, advocacy, and research on key issues that affect wetlands.
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge 240,000 acre refuge winding through 4 states for 261 miles provides a home for hundreds of species of fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and native plants
Tiffany Bottoms State Natural Area Tiffany Bottoms State Natural Area is a small portion of the most extensive river delta in the Midwest and contains a representative portion of the larger Tiffany Bottoms floodplain forest
Big Swamp Wildlife Area Owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, acquisition began on the property in 1956 with the goal of protecting winter pheasant cover for pheasants and has since grown to 844 acres in size
Merrick State Park Owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, designated a park since 1919 when the land was donated.
Whitman Dam Wildlife Area Established in 1965 from land donated to the state of Wisconsin for Merrick State Park in 1919
WOA Nature & Art Center 118 N Main Street, Alma, Wisconsin (608) 685-3303 center@wingsoveralma.orgHours: 10am-5pm Copyright (c) 2007-2012 Wings Over Alma All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, all photos are courtesty of Katherine Goodman and all rights are reserved.
