Record #:

21025

Author(s):

Burgess, Carla B.

Abstract:

Burgess describes the110,000-acre Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and its wildlife, along with its 2,900-acre Pungo Lake, and the ongoing controversy created when the U.S. Navy wanted to build a 28,000-acre practice field right next door for jet pilots to practice landings and takeoffs.

Source:

North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 15 Issue 3, Fall/Win 2007, p6-8, il

Subject(s):

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge