Fish and Wildlife Service leads the way in developing community-driven conservation solutions that reap ecological and economic benefits for fish, wildlife and people. Find a Refuge Explore our interactive map to discover wildife refuges near your home or travel destination. Search by Zip Code, state or refuge name. Volunteers Gain new experiences and meet new people while helping to advance wildlife conservation. The refuge spans an area of roughly 13, square miles.
Several rivers flow through the refuge with the most prominent ones being the Chandalar River and the Yukon River. The region was declared a refuge due to its significance as a breeding spot for several species of waterfowl. The refuge was established during the presidency of Jimmy Carter. The Togiak Refuge spans an area of roughly 6, miles.
The refuge is situated on the southwestern edge of Alaska. The Togiak Refuge is popular because it is home to close to 50 species of mammals. The Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge , covering over 31, acres of saltwater bays, estuaries and brackish marshes, is mostly protected as wilderness , making it an important safe zone for a species that has benefited greatly from conservation efforts since the s , but remains vulnerable to human-caused habitat loss, boat collisions and other threats.
Whether or not this placid coastal river- and estuary-dweller is truly the inspiration for mermaid tales of yore , the West Indian manatee is uniquely beloved, a flagship species for the state of Florida. Moose have become a proud emblem of the northern United States, with the largest population by far found in Alaska. Moose are especially abundant in the massive Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge, a central chunk of which is protected as wilderness.
Recent years have seen moose in other states fall prey to hordes of ticks as the climate warms, making this pocket of northern shelter all the more vital to the broader survival of the species.
But despite progress, only a few hundred birds remain in the wild, and they face many threats. Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge , Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge , and other protected public lands like Pinnacles National Park are especially important for their survival, as condors tend to do better in areas where human intrusion and development are strictly limited.
Bald-headed and jowly, these scavengers are not conventionally beautiful , but their presence bespeaks a dinosaur-like mystique , and any birdwatcher would be extremely fortunate to see one in the flesh. Modern grizzly populations are only a fraction of what they were when Lewis and Clark first traveled to the coast—only 1, to 2, remain in the continental U.
Among the places where they can still be found are the Swan and Mission Mountain Ranges, which have been designated as a habitat corridor. A subspecies of the pronghorn , the Sonoran pronghorn is both smaller and less plentiful than its cousin : it is estimated that only free-ranging Sonoran pronghorns remain in the U. Credit: Howard Ignatius, flickr. On top of that, they provide enjoyment and beauty, and they demonstrate shared American values that support protecting and respecting living things.
Here are just a few beautiful refuges to showcase the diversity of the refuge system and give you ideas for your next trip. From late October through early spring, see impressive flocks of sandhill cranes and snow geese lift off the pond in a cacophony of honking, with wings beating furiously.
Visiting Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico leaves most visitors in complete awe of the birds and their synchronicity. The northern woods of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in Maine is made up of maple, aspen, birch, spruce and fir trees. Each fall, their leaf display is absolutely breathtaking and provides a striking contrast to bright blue skies.
At Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado, take the mile Wildlife Drive and keep your eyes peeled for bison, mule and white-tailed deer, hawks, waterfowl and more.
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