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Return to Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

Projects and Research

Updated September 30, 2026

Two research natural areas are located on the Refuge, the George Wiseman Natural Area and Natural Area 2. Located south of Hackberry and Dewey Lakes, they have a combined total size of 1,381 acres and are open to public access. Research Natural Areas preserve plant and animal communities in a natural state for research purposes.

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