Innoko ( English Innoko National Wildlife Refuge ) is a US wildlife reserve in the territory of the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Zone ( Alaska ).
| Innoko | |
|---|---|
| English Innoko National Wildlife Refuge | |
 The meanders of the Innoko river bed | |
| IUCN category IV (Territory of species or habitat management) | |
| basic information | |
| Square | 15 582.34 km² |
| Founding date | December 2, 1980 |
| Managing Organization | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Location | |
| A country |
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| Nearest town | McGrath |
Created on December 2, 1980 . The area is 15 582.34 km².
Description
The Innoko National Wildlife Refuge was created on December 2, 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act .
The northern part of the reserve ( Kaiyuh Flats , 3,040 km²) includes the Yukon River and adjacent lands southwest of the city of Galina , the southern (12 540 km²) - Innoko River and adjacent lands. The most convenient way to get is by air through McGrath civil airport.
Because of the wetlands of the reserve, it is a nesting site for thousands of birds. It is also the habitat of baribal , elk , wolf and other mammals.
Mountainous terrain
Panorama of the swamp
View from above
Relief kayuch
Links
- innoko.fws.gov - the official website of Innoko