| 词条 | Washington Islands Wilderness |
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| name = Washington Islands Wilderness | iucn_category = | map = USA | relief = 1 | map_caption = | location = Clallam / Jefferson counties, Washington, United States | nearest_city = Kalaloch, Washington | coordinates = {{coords|47|44|40|N|124|29|40|W|region:US|display=inline, title}} | area = {{convert|452|acre|km2}} — land area only | established = 1970 | visitation_num = | visitation_year = | governing_body = United States Fish and Wildlife Service }}Washington Islands Wilderness is a protected area consisting of more than 600 islands, rocks, and reefs belonging to the three Washington Islands National Wildlife Refuges in Washington state. Although the land base is only about {{convert|1.8|km2|sqmi}}, the total protected area covers over {{convert|780|km2|sqmi}}.[1] Washington Islands Wilderness comprises the Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles (except for Destruction Island), and Copalis National Wildlife Refuges.[2] This includes all of the islands, rocks, and reefs along {{convert|100|mi|km}} of the northwest Washington Pacific coast with the exception of Tatoosh Island, James Island, and Destruction Island.[1] Dozens of bird species breed on the wilderness's islands thousands of migratory birds use them as rest stops. Other wildlife that can be seen include sea lions, harbor seals, and otters. The entire wilderness is closed to public entry in order to protect the wildlife. Boats are also requested to maintain a {{convert|200|yd|m|adj=on}} buffer, and aircraft are requested to maintain {{convert|2000|ft|m}} above the islands.[2] References1. ^1 {{cite web |title=GORP: Washington Islands Wilderness - Washington Washington Islands National Wildlife Refuge |url=http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/travel-ta-washington-california-oregon-sidwcmdev_069175.html#washington |accessdate=2007-12-02}} 2. ^1 {{cite web |title=Wilderness.net: Washington Islands Wilderness |url=http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&wname=Washington%20Islands |accessdate=2007-12-02}} External links
6 : Protected areas of Clallam County, Washington|IUCN Category Ib|Protected areas of Jefferson County, Washington|Wilderness Areas of Washington (state)|Protected areas established in 1970|1970 establishments in Washington (state) |
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