BERWICK, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it has finalized the creation of a new national wildlife refuge that will be located in parts of five New England states and New York.Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge will be located on up to 15,000 non-contiguous acres in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island.
New National Wildlife Refuge To Protect Shrubland In 6 States, Including R.i.
The Providence Journal
Tue, 10/25/2016 - 11:56am
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Topics: Rhode Island Providence County Providence
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