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The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of seven national wildlife refuges, one refuge sub-unit and one wildlife management area. Collectively, the nine units are approximately 6,500 acres in size. Each unit is unique and provides a wildlife oasis amongst Long Island’s urban settings essential for the livelihood of migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, fish and other wildlife. The strategic location of Long Island in the Long Island Pine Barrens & along the Atlantic Flyway make it an important nesting, wintering and migratory stop over area for hundreds of species of birds. As part of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service we are committed to managing and conserving habitat for wildlife. We also provide opportunities to observe wildlife through offering recreational and educational programs and facilities. Please respect the plants, animals and their habitats while visiting your National Wildlife Refuges. The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. Since President Theodore Roosevelt designated Florida's Pelican Island as the first wildlife refuge in 1903, the System has grown to more than 150 million acres, 551 national wildlife refuges and other units of the Refuge System, plus 37 wetland management districts. What's New
Long Island National WIldlife Refuge Complex 360 Smith Road
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Last updated:
January 12, 2012
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