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FWS National Special Designation Areas

Published by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Department of the Interior | Metadata Last Checked: January 07, 2026 | Last Modified: 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z
This data layer depicts the Special Designations that have been placed upon the lands and waters administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in North America, U.S. Trust Territories and Possessions. These special areas, such as national monuments, are primarily designated by the U.S. Congress. The primary source for this information is the USFWS Realty program.

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