Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Northeast Region
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Welcome to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge!

Located on the southern end of Assateague Island in Virginia, the refuge was established in 1943 for the protection of migratory waterfowl habitat with emphasis on conserving the greater snow goose.

The refuges’ more than 14,000 acres of beach, maritime forest, saltmarsh, and freshwater marsh habitats are home to a spectacular variety of migratory birds, plants, and other animals.

The refuge is also one of the most visited refuges in the country and provides outstanding opportunities to connect you with nature.		  
Credit: Photos courtesy of John White and USFWS
Images from Chincoteague NWR.


WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE REFUGE?

Jr. Duck Stamp Contest

Dust off your sketch pad, grab your binoculars and ready your pencils! Artwork for the Virginia Jr. Duck Stamp contest is due on March 15. Judging occurs the 19th of March and one image will be selected to compete at the National contest. For more information go to
http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/
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Hey Kids!
Click the picture to play Neighborhood
Explorers

Neighborhood Explores
 
 
BLUE GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FIND HIM!

Where has he migrated to?
Where is the Blue Goose?
Credit: Amanda Daisey
Where is the Blue Goose?
 
The Blue Goose has taken to the air and departed Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to migrate to different locations throughout the world. Check our website each month to see where he lands next.


The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is:
To administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
 
Last updated: February 5, 2010