Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
Location | Charlotte County, Florida, USA |
Nearest city | Port Charlotte, Florida |
Area | 20 acres |
Established | October 23, 1908 |
Governing body | National Park Service |
The Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in the Cape Haze area of Charlotte County. The 20 acre refuge was established on October 23, 1908.
The Island Bay Wilderness (which was established on October 23, 1970) covers the same area as the refuge.