National Wildlife Refuge
| National Wildlife Refuge System | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | United States |
| Area | 859 million acres |
| Established | March 14, 1903 |
| Visitors | 65 million (in FY 2022) |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
The National Wildlife Refuge System is a system of protected areas of the United States managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency within the Department of the Interior. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.