Bayou De View facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bayou De View |
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Bayou De View in the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Craighead County 35°42′33″N 90°54′20″W / 35.70920°N 90.90560°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with the Cache River Monroe County 157 ft (48 m) 34°47′30″N 91°17′51″W / 34.79176°N 91.29763°W |
| Length | 83 mi (134 km) |
Bayou De View is a long waterway, about 83 miles (134 km) long. It winds through several counties in northeastern Arkansas. This bayou is like a smaller river that eventually joins bigger rivers. These are the Cache River and White River. From there, its waters flow all the way into the mighty Mississippi River.
Protecting Bayou De View's Nature
A big part of Bayou De View flows through a special protected area. This area is called the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. It helps keep nature safe. In 2012, a group called the Fish and Wildlife Service wanted to make the refuge even bigger. They planned to add about 30 more miles (48 km) of the bayou. This would help protect even more of its natural beauty.
The "Big Woods" and Reforestation
The land around Bayou De View used to be covered in thick forests. These forests were part of what was known as the "Big Woods" of Arkansas. Many types of trees grew here, like tupelo, bald cypress, hickory, and pine.
However, by the mid-1900s, most of these trees were cut down. The land was cleared to make way for farms. Today, people are working hard to bring the forests back. Many reforestation projects are underway. These projects involve planting new trees and restoring wetlands around the bayou.
A Special Bird: The Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Bayou De View and the nearby town of Brinkley have become famous for a very special reason. There have been possible sightings of the ivory-billed woodpecker here. This bird is very rare. Many people thought it had disappeared completely since the 1940s. If these sightings are true, it would be an amazing discovery for nature lovers!
