Muscatatuck NWR The refuge is located in south central Indiana, a gently rolling outwash drift and till area from Illinoian glaciation. The refuge is near the center of the Muscatatuck River watershed. Fifty-five percent is deciduous forest, 25% marsh and water and 40% is in various stages of plant succession from cropland, grassland to scrub/shrub land. Water management in some 15 impoundments is by gravity flow and provides a haven for nesting wood ducks and Canada geese and a resting and feeding area for a host of other migratory birds. Otters were introduced on the refuge by Indiana DNR in 1995 and have successfully raised young. Some 125,000 refuge visitors annually utilize the Visitor Center, nine miles of roads, several foot trails, auto tour route and hunting and fishing areas. The refuge has been included on the National Register of Historic Places for its archeological sites.
Newburgh Lock And Dam +Ohio River One of the projects essential in maintaining the Ohio River navigational channel. Located on IN 66, 2 mi E of Newburgh.
Ohio River Scenic Route - Indiana Traversing 303 miles through the lush hills and farmlands of southern Indiana and paralleling the mighty Ohio River, this route marks a time-worn and history-rich corridor linking historic villages and farms through a picturesque landscape.
Patoka Lake The 8,800 acre Patoka Lake is located in southern Indiana and within the Hoosier National Forest Purchase Area. The lake was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1978.
Patoka River NWR Located in Southwestern Indiana, the Refuge and Management Area include bottomland forested wetland, scrub-shrub wetland, emergent wetland, ag-modified wetland, upland forest and farmland. These lands form a riverine corridor along 30 miles of the Patoka River. It is one of the most significant bottomland hardwood forests remaining in the State and supports over 380 species of wildlife. It also encompasses one of the best-known habitats for the Federally proposed threatened species, the Northern copperbelly water snake. The primary goal of the project is to restore the floral and fauna diversity of this forested wetland ecosystem. The primary emphasis will be on bottomland reforestation.
Salamonie Lake The 2,665 acre Salamonie Lake is located in north central Indiana and is situated between its "sister" lakes J.E. Roush and Mississinewa. Attractions include Hanging Rock, 2 mi downstream from the dam, and Old Canal Locks at Largo. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1966.
