Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge

The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge, formerly known as the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge, on the north shore of Long Island, New York, consists of high-quality marine habitats that support a variety of aquatic-dependent wildlife. The refuge's waters and marshes surround Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, home of …
The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge, formerly known as the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge, on the north shore of Long Island, New York, consists of high-quality marine habitats that support a variety of aquatic-dependent wildlife. The refuge's waters and marshes surround Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, home of President Theodore Roosevelt. He is considered the founder of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subtidal habitats are abundant with marine invertebrates, shellfish and fish.
  • Location: Nassau County, New York, United States
  • Established: 1968
  • Nearest city: Oyster Bay, New York
  • Area: 3,209 acres (12.99 km²)
  • Governing body: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org