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The '''James River National Wildlife Refuge''' is a [[National Wildlife Refuge]] located along the [[James River (Virginia)|James River]] in northeastern [[ |
The '''James River National Wildlife Refuge''' is a [[National Wildlife Refuge]] located along the [[James River (Virginia)|James River]] in northeastern [[Chesterfield County, Virginia]]. One of four refuges that comprise the [[Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex]], it was founded in 1991 for the protection of [[nest]]ing and [[roost]]ing habitat for the [[bald eagle]]; its management is overseen by the [[United States Fish and Wildlife Service]]. The refuge's {{convert|4200|acre|km2}} of forest and [[wetland]] are bordered by [[Powells Creek (Virginia)|Powells Creek]] to the west, and by [[Flowerdew Hundred Plantation]] to the east. |
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| Location | Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States |
| Nearest city | Hopewell, Virginia |
| Area | 4,200 acres (17 km2) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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The James River National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge located along the James River in northeastern Chesterfield County, Virginia. One of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex, it was founded in 1991 for the protection of nesting and roosting habitat for the bald eagle; its management is overseen by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge's 4,200 acres (17 km2) of forest and wetland are bordered by Powells Creek to the west, and by Flowerdew Hundred Plantation to the east.
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