Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge Marsh Loss Information

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge Marsh Loss Information
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Fact Sheet
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Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
Congress established Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge on December 30, 1960, to protect migratory birds and their habitats and conserve endangered and threatened species. The refuge is located on Knotts Island in Currituck County, North Carolina, and includes lands in Virginia Beach, Virginia...
National Wildlife Refuge
Knotts Island,NC
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Public Domain
Program
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Program
Washington,DC
Ecosystem
Wetland
Subject tags
Marshes
Research
Erosion
Marshes
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Southeast