Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge


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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is located where the freshwater of the Nisqually River meets the saltwater of south Puget Sound, creating the Nisqually River Delta. The delta is a biologically-rich and diverse area that supports a variety of habitats including the estuary, freshwater wetlands and riparian woodlands. It is considered the last unspoiled major estuary in Puget Sound. The Nisqually Delta has been designated as a National Natural Landmark because of its national significance as one of the best examples of this kind of coastal salt marsh system remaining in the North Pacific. Nisqually Refuge is famous for the more than 275 migratory bird species that use the refuge for migration, wintering, or breeding. The refuge provides rearing and migration habitat for steelhead trout and several salmon species, and habitat for a variety of threatened and endangered species. The Black River Unit, southwest of Olympia, provides high quality habitat for Coho and Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, migratory birds, and a diversity of other species. The Black River is one of the largest undisturbed freshwater wetland systems remaining in western Washington. Situated between Olympia and Seattle and within 100 miles of more than 4 million people, Nisqually Refuge is visited each year by more than 100,000 people who come to enjoy and learn about these sensitive natural resources. The refuge provides environmental education programs for 8,000 school children every year.

Facilities: Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge provides restrooms and a visitor center.

Reservations: Reservations are not accepted for Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Best Time To Visit: Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is open daily. The Refuge office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fees: Entrance fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is not provided.

Rules: Pets, jogging, bicycles, fires, camping, and firearms are not allowed on the Refuge.

Directions: To reach Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge from Olympia start out going west on 11th Ave SE toward Washington St. SE. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Capitol Way S. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto 14th Ave SE. for 0.5 miles. Merge onto I-5 N toward Seattle for 8.6 miles. Take exit 114 toward Nisqually for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Nisqually Cut-Off Rd. SE for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Brown Farm Rd. NE for 0.6 miles. Warning: There are .70 miles between your ending location and the end of your driving directions. Use maps to get from your ending location to the end of your route. End at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Address

National Wildlife Refuge System

100 Brown Farm Road

Olympia, Washington 98516

Phone
General: (360) 753-9467
Fax: (360) 534-9302

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