Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:wildlife
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| gptkbp:activities |
gptkb:photography
Birdwatching Hiking Environmental education |
| gptkbp:area |
5,100 acres
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| gptkbp:coordinates |
43.3192° N, 70.5534° W
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1966
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Freshwater
Salt marsh Estuarine |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Maine
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| gptkbp:managed_by |
gptkb:U._S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Service
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| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Rachel_Carson
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Maine_Coastal_Islands_National_Wildlife_Refuge
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
Part of the National Wildlife Refuge System
Supports local tourism and economy Collaborates with local conservation organizations Engages in public outreach and awareness campaigns Established as a refuge to protect migratory birds Hosts community events and volunteer opportunities Named in honor of Rachel Carson, a conservationist Offers guided tours and programs Participates in habitat restoration projects Promotes research on coastal ecosystems Provides educational programs for schools Contributes to the conservation of endangered species |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:Kennebunkport Wells |
| gptkbp:sustainability |
Habitat restoration
Wildlife protection Coastal ecosystems |
| gptkbp:visitation |
Approximately 100,000 annually
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
gptkb:Public
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| gptkbp:website |
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/rachel_carson
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:Lizard
gptkb:fish gptkb:amphibians gptkb:birds gptkb:mammals |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rachel_Carson
gptkb:Kennebunkport,_Maine |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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