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The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a 9,125-acre (37 km 2) National Wildlife Refuge made up of several parcels of land along 50 miles (80 km) of Maine's southern coast. Created in 1966, it is named for environmentalist and author Rachel Carson , whose book Silent Spring raised public awareness of the effects of DDT on migratory ...
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is located in the Town of Milford, Penobscot County, Maine, approximately fourteen miles north of Bangor.The refuge was established in 1988 to ensure the ecological integrity of the Sunkhaze Meadows peat bog and the continued availability of its wetland, stream, forest and wildlife resources to the citizens of the United States.
Pages in category "National Wildlife Refuges in Maine" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge contains more than 50 offshore islands and four coastal parcels, totaling more than 8,100 acres. The complex spans more than 250 miles (400 km) of Maine coastline and includes five national wildlife refuges—Petit Manan, Cross Island, Franklin Island, Seal Island, and Pond Island.
The center, which will provide visitor attractions and office spaces, is expected to open in 2026, according to project leader Karl Stromayer.
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge is located on part of the former Loring Air Force Base, in Aroostook County, Maine. It was established in 1998, when 4,700 acres (19 km 2 ) were transferred from the United States Air Force to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service .
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge (Part of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge) Hancock County Washington County: ME 1974 6,367 acres (25.77 km 2) [181] Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge (Part of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge) Sagadahoc County: ME 1973 10 acres (0.040 km 2) [182] Rachel Carson National Wildlife ...
The refuge provides important feeding and nesting habitat for many bird species, including waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, upland game birds, songbirds, and birds of prey. The refuge consists of two divisions. The Baring Division covers 20,016 acres (81.00 km 2) and is located off U.S. Route 1, southwest of Calais, Maine.