Ouray National Wildlife Refuge (also called Ouray National Waterfowl Refuge) is a wildlife refuge in central Uintah County, Utah, in the northeastern part of the state. It is part of the National Wildlife Refuge system, located two miles northeast of the village of Ouray, southeast of the town of Randlett, and 30 miles (50 km) southwest of Vernal.Public Lands Information Center (map)
Established in 1960, it straddles the Green River for , and covers . A portion of the refuge () is leased from the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.Utah.com - Utah Travel Industry Website The refuge was created for the use of both local and migratory birds, and with funds provided by the sale of Federal Duck Stamps.U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The site of the refuge also holds the Ouray National Fish Hatchery, which was established in 1996 to help hatch razorback suckers, humpback chubs, Colorado pikeminnows and Bonytail chubs.Ouray National Fish Hatchery
Precipitation is less than per annum.National Wildlife Refuge System (USFWS)
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External links
USFWS Ouray National Wildlife Refuge Page Gorp.com Travel Info