National Wildlife Refuge System

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Refuge land can be acquired through executive actions or legislative authority. You may select a specific Executive Action or Legislative Authority, and view all refuge lands that have been acquired or designated under these authorities or actions. You can also select a Refuge Unit and see all authorities and actions pertaining to that unit.

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Last updated: August 19, 2009