Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Part of the National Wildlife Refuge in August 2010
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Location	Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Nearest city	Quonochontaug, Rhode Island
Coordinates	41°20′42″N 71°40′51″W / 41.3451°N 71.68089°W / 41.3451; -71.68089
Area	900 acres (3.6 km)
Established	1970
Governing body	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Website	Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

The Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge situated along the shore of Ninigret Pond. It is characterized by salt marshes, kettle ponds, freshwater wetlands, maritime shrub lands, and forests, and it is seasonally inhabited by over 250 species of birds. The area was originally used for farming, prior to being utilized in World War II as a Naval Auxiliary landing field. It was designated as a refuge in 1970 upon the transfer of 27.5 acres (11.1 ha) of land to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Subsequent transfers and purchases increased the protected area to approximately 900 acres (360 ha). During the winter months, black ducks, Canada geese, and diving ducks are especially prominent on the pond, while various species of migrating raptors are also common. Wildlife refuge staff also maintain a piping plover nesting program.

The refuge encompasses land of the former Naval Auxiliary Air Station Charlestown.

References

"Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
"Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge". VisitRhodeIsland.com. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
"Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
"Activities within Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge". Wildernet. Retrieved June 12, 2009.

This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

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