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Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in the rolling hills of the narrow North Fork of the Solomon River valley in Southeastern Phillips County. The Refuge lies in a transition zone between the tall grass prairies of the east and the short grass plains of the west. As a result, grasses and wildlife common to both areas are found on the Refuge. The refuge surrounds Kirwin Reservoir and was established in 1954 as the first National Wildlife Refuge in Kansas. The reservoir is fed by the North Fork of the Solomon River and Bow Creek. The reservoir water levels fluctuate from year to year, depending upon precipitation.
Last updated:
May 15, 2008
