St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge Explained

St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge
Iucn Category:V
Map:Florida#USA
Relief:1
Location:Brevard County, Florida, United States
Nearest City:Titusville, Florida
Coordinates:28.5583°N -80.8875°W
Area:6,255 acres (25 km2)
Established:1971
Governing Body:US Fish & Wildlife Service
Website:St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge

The St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located off SR 50 just west of Titusville. The 6,255 acre (25 km2) refuge was established in 1971 to protect the now extinct dusky seaside sparrow, Ammodramus maritimus nigrescens. It is administered as part of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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