Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

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Ouray National Wildlife Refuge (also called Ouray National Waterfowl Refuge) is a wildlife refuge in northeastern Uintah County, Utah, part of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Located two miles northeast of the village of Ouray, Utah, 10 miles southeast of the town of Randlett, Utah, and 30 miles southwest of Vernal. Established in 1960, it straddles the Green River for 12 miles, and covers 11,987 acres. It was purchased for the use of both local and migratory birds, and with funds provided by the sale of Federal Duck Stamps. Precipitation is less than eight inches per annum.