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?
Hazard sign

Storm Damage from the 2009 November Nor'easter.
Click here to see pictures
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Hey Kids!
Click the picture to play Neighborhood
Explorers

Neighborhood Explores
 
 
BLUE GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
Where has he migrated to?
Blue Goose at Spy Museum
Credit: Amanda Daisey
International Spy Museum
 
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: November 19, 2009