Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
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Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge is located in the fertile Willamette Valley of northwestern Oregon, 12 miles (19 km) south of Salem. The valley was once a rich mix of wildlife habitats. Valley wetlands were once extensive, with meandering stream channels and vast seasonal marshes. Today, the valley is a mix of farmland and growing cities, with few areas remaining for wildlife.
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Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Marion County, Oregon |
Nearest city | Salem, Oregon |
Coordinates | 44.7840097°N 123.0778731°W / 44.7840097; -123.0778731[1] |
Area | 2,796 acres (1,132 ha) [2] |
Established | 1965 [3] |
Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Website | Ankeny NWR |
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