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= Article Evaluation = I read the Research Wikipedia article and the Jimmy Wales Wikipedia article.

= Loxahatchee sources = https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ARM_Loxahatchee/about.html this page describes why the refuge was opened, what it's used for and it's location. Good for an overview.

https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/arthur-r-marshall-loxahatchee-national-wildlife-refuge-comprehensive-conservation-plan this page has all the plans for maintaining and managing the refuge. Describes the efforts.

http://www.floridarambler.com/florida-canoeing-kayaking-paddling/loxahatchee-national-wildlife-refuge/ describes all the activities you can do within the refuge.

http://www.stateparks.com/loxahatchee.html talks about the directions and how the water conservation works

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ARM_Loxahatchee/wildlife_and_habitat/ talks about all the different wildlife within the park and invasive species

= Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge = The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a 146,504-acre wildlife sanctuary That is located 10 miles west of Boyton Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida. It Includes the last remnant of the most Northern Everglades ecosystem

Features
... The Lee Road fishing pier was damaged by Hurricane Irma and will remain closed until further notice.

Activities
The refuge allows multiple activities in the park such as, fishing, hunting, hiking and also offers guided tours. Fishing is allowed in only three areas of the refuge which are Hillsboro, Headquarters and the 20-mile bend. All fishermen must also carry a valid fishing license in the state of Florida. There are also over 16 different species of fish present within the refuge that are able to be caught. Hunting is allowed within the refuge to manage wildlife populations. It is one of 330 refuges open to the population for hunting. Waterfowl hunting is permitted in the late fall and early winter months. All hunters are required to posses a valid Florida State Hunting License and a Florida State Duck Stamp. Alligator hunting is only available by permit from the state of Florida. There are also numerous hiking trails throughout the refuge. One is a Cypress swap boardwalk that is located directly behind the visitor's center. The others are accessible through the Lee Road parking lot. The refuge also offers guided tours throughout the the year. They offer, canoe tours, night walks and tram tours by reservation only.