Historic National Road - West Virginia
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge-WV, WV
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1990 to protect, conserve, and restore habitat for wildlife native to the river's floodplain. The refuge consists of twenty-two islands and three mainland tracts scattered along nearly 400 miles of the Ohio River. Most of the refuge's 3300 acres of land and underwater habitat are located in West Virginia; however, Pennsylvania and Kentucky each have two refuge islands.
Quick Facts
- Location:
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge headquarters are located at 3982 Waverly Road outside of Williamstown, WV.
- N 39.401° W 81.436° [?]
Local Information
- Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge-WV:
- This informative site provides information about the refuge and its history, recreation and education opportunities, wildlife and habitat, and how to get there.
