Unit:Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR)

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service maintains unused Kennedy Space Center property, including Mosquito Lagoon, as the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore.

The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Focus: Lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.

Region: Mosquito Lagoon

Founded: 1963

See Also: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Hierarchy

Government Organization

United States Government; Executive Branch; Department of Interior; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Affiliations

Parent Organizations: U.S. Department of Interior; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Partners: Canaveral National Seashore; Kennedy Space Center; Canaveral Air Force Station; Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission; Merritt Island Wildlife Association

Contact

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

PO Box 2683

Titusville, FL 32781

County: Brevard County

Phone: 321-861-5601

Email: MerrittIsland@fws.gov

Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Merritt_Island/

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