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San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge
| San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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  Map of the United States | |
| Location | Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Nearest city | Douglas, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 31°20′52″N 109°15′37″W / 31.3479°N 109.2604°W[1] |
| Area | 2,309 acres (9.34 km2) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge |
The San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge is located on the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County, Arizona. Situated at 3,720 to 3,920 feet (1,130–1,190 m) elevation in the bottom of a wide valley, the refuge encompasses a portion of the headwaters of the Yaqui River, which drains primarily western Chihuahua and eastern Sonora, Mexico. The 2,309-acre (9.34 km2) ranch was acquired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1982 to protect the water resources and provide habitat for endangered native fishes.[2][3]
- ^ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (March 28, 2011). "Environmental Assessment for San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Projects Associated with Mitigation for Department of Homeland Security Tactical Infrastructure" (PDF). p. 45. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2011. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ Refuge profile
- ^ Refuge website
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