Locks and Dam No. 53 is located on the Ohio River, upstream of Mound City, IL.

Bird's eye view of the park

Ohio River - Pool 53

Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge was authorized on June 26, 1990 under
the Emergency Wetland Resources Act of 1986. The refuge will eventually
encompass 35,000 acres. Management emphasis is placed on acquiring land,
restoring habitat and providing opportunities for the public to experience and
learn about the Cache River Wetlands. Major habitats on the refuge include
bottomland hardwood forest, cypress tupelo swamp, herbaceous wetlands, deep
water habitats and canebrakes. Due to the ecological significance of this
region, the wetlands on the refuge were designated a RAMSAR Wetland of
International Importance.

<p>Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge was authorized on June 26, 1990 under the Emergency Wetland Resources Act of 1986. The refuge will eventually encompass 35,000 acres. Management emphasis is placed on acquiring land, restoring habitat and providing opportunities for the public to experience and learn about the Cache River Wetlands. Major habitats on the refuge include bottomland hardwood forest, cypress tupelo swamp, herbaceous wetlands, deep water habitats and canebrakes. Due to the ecological significance of this region, the wetlands on the refuge were designated a RAMSAR Wetland of International Importance.</p>

Ohio River - Pool 53

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