Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
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Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge located on the shores of Willapa Bay in Washington, United States. It comprises 11,000 acres (45 km2) of sand dunes, sand beaches, mudflats, grasslands, saltwater and freshwater marshes, and coniferous forest. The refuge includes Long Island with stands of old growth Western red cedar and hemlock.[1]
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Willapa National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Pacific County, Washington, United States |
Nearest city | Ocean Park, Washington |
Coordinates | 46°26′30″N 123°58′00″W |
Area | 11,000 acres (45 km2) |
Established | 1937 |
Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Website | Willapa National Wildlife Refuge |
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