Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife preserve operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on the Nisqually River Delta near Puget Sound in northeastern Thurston County, Washington and northwestern Pierce County, Washington. The refuge is located just off Interstate 5, between the cities of Tacoma and Olympia.
| Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location in Washington state | |
| Location | Thurston and Pierce counties, Washington, USA |
| Nearest city | Lacey, WA |
| Coordinates | 47°04′57″N 122°43′18″W |
| Area | 4,529.21 acres (18.3291 km2) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Named for | Billy Frank, Jr. |
| Visitors | 137,000 (in 2004) |
| Governing body | United States Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR |
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