Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
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Location | Charlotte County, Florida, United States |
Nearest city | Port Charlotte, Florida |
Coordinates | 26°46′20″N 82°11′30″W / 26.77222°N 82.19167°WCoordinates: 26°46′20″N 82°11′30″W / 26.77222°N 82.19167°W |
Area | 20 acres (81,000 m2) |
Established | October 23, 1908 |
Governing body | US Fish & Wildlife Service |
Website | Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge |
The Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in the Cape Haze area of Charlotte County. The 20-acre (81,000 m2) refuge was established on October 23, 1908.
The Island Bay Wilderness (which was established on October 23, 1970) covers the same area as the refuge.
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