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23-571: The NWR contains over 1000 species of plants, 117 species of fish, 68 amphibians and reptiles, 330 birds, and 31 mammal species, of which 21 species are listed as endangered by the state of Florida or by the US federal government. Management of the NWR is provided through the Merritt Island NWR Complex, which provides hiking and driving trails for the public, subject to access restrictions from NASA . It

46-628: Is 28.36 miles (45.64 km) long, from the southern border of the Space Center to U.S. 1 , near Oak Hill . North of Dummit Grove, it forms the western boundary of the Canaveral National Seashore. [REDACTED]  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service . Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

69-424: Is 28.36 miles (45.64 km) long, from the southern border of the Space Center to U.S. 1 , near Oak Hill . North of Dummit Grove, it forms the western boundary of the Canaveral National Seashore. [REDACTED]  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service . Merritt Island NWR Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

92-850: Is a 'gateway site' for the Great Florida Birding Trail . Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located due east of Titusville on Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida , and occupies 140,000 acres (570 km), overlaid with the Kennedy Space Center . To the north, it borders on the Canaveral National Seashore ; to the south it encompasses non-public portions of the Kennedy Space Center (with which it also shares some history), which in turn abuts Cape Canaveral Space Force Station . Mosquito Lagoon and

115-527: Is a 140,000-acre (57,000 ha) U.S. National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on the Atlantic coast of Florida 's largest barrier island . NASA 's Kennedy Space Center and visitor complex are also situated on the island and NASA can restrict access to the refuge based on its operational needs. The NWR contains over 1000 species of plants, 117 species of fish, 68 amphibians and reptiles, 330 birds, and 31 mammal species, of which 21 species are listed as endangered by

138-698: Is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) System, located along a twenty-mile (30 km) section of coastline from Melbourne Beach to Wabasso Beach, Florida , along State Road A1A . The 900 acre (3.6 km ) refuge was established in 1991, to protect the loggerhead and green sea turtles . Since 2012 the Archie Carr NWR is administered as part of the Everglades Headwaters NWR Complex , along with Pelican Island NWR , Lake Wales Ridge NWR , and

161-819: The Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area , through a partnership with the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (a nonprofit turtle conservation group founded by Dr. Archie Carr himself) and Archie Carr Working Group. The refuge provides nesting habitats for approximately one-fourth of all sea turtles nesting in the United States. About 15,000-20,000 sea turtles nests are laid annually, mostly loggerheads, green sea turtles, and some leatherbacks . The refuge also provides habitat for several other threatened and endangered species. Three centers within

184-453: The Indian River run through the refuge. Since public access to all these areas is controlled in various ways, the refuge is part of a very substantial area of relatively undisturbed wildlife habitat. The land occupied by the NWR was acquired by NASA in the early 1960s for the development of the Space Center and its non-operational purposes. Until then, there had been little development in

207-403: The Kennedy Space Center . To the north, it borders on the Canaveral National Seashore ; to the south it encompasses non-public portions of the Kennedy Space Center (with which it also shares some history), which in turn abuts Cape Canaveral Space Force Station . Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River run through the refuge. Since public access to all these areas is controlled in various ways,

230-680: The Merritt Island NWR Complex located on SR 402, 5 miles east of Titusville, Florida . The Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge , Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge , Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge , and the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area are administered by the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge Complex. headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida . Water levels are controlled in most of

253-462: The Merritt Island NWR Complex located on SR 402, 5 miles east of Titusville, Florida . The Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge , Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge , Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge , and the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area are administered by the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge Complex. headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida . Water levels are controlled in most of

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276-615: The area because of the high number of salt marsh mosquitoes . Public access is normally permitted, and several state highways run across the refuge. However, the public can be excluded if necessary for NASA's purposes, as is done in the days before a launch. The refuge provides a range of habitats, from saltwater estuaries and freshwater impoundments and marshes , to dunes , hardwood hammocks , and scrub . It contains over 1000 species of plants, 117 species of fish , 68 amphibians and reptiles , 330 birds , and 31 mammal species. Of these species, 21 are listed as endangered either by

299-546: The refuge includes, and gives access to Playalinda Beach on the outer barrier island. Fishing is generally permitted, and hunting for wildfowl is allowed on a strictly limited basis. There is a Visitor Center. Merritt Island NWR Complex acted as an administrative center for a number of other NWR's in central Florida but since 2012 management of the Merritt Island NWR , St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge , and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge are administered by

322-485: The refuge includes, and gives access to Playalinda Beach on the outer barrier island. Fishing is generally permitted, and hunting for wildfowl is allowed on a strictly limited basis. There is a Visitor Center. Merritt Island NWR Complex acted as an administrative center for a number of other NWR's in central Florida but since 2012 management of the Merritt Island NWR , St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge , and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge are administered by

345-426: The refuge is part of a very substantial area of relatively undisturbed wildlife habitat. The land occupied by the NWR was acquired by NASA in the early 1960s for the development of the Space Center and its non-operational purposes. Until then, there had been little development in the area because of the high number of salt marsh mosquitoes . Public access is normally permitted, and several state highways run across

368-470: The refuge, to conserve its range of habitats. Controlled fires are used regularly. Black Point Wildlife Drive is a one-way seven-mile dike road allowing wildlife viewing of the refuge Kennedy Parkway traverses the John F. Kennedy Space Center and the refuge. In the John F. Kennedy Space Center, it is 12.21 miles (19.65 km) long with a divided highway . North of Beach Road, it is two lanes wide. In total, it

391-421: The refuge, to conserve its range of habitats. Controlled fires are used regularly. Black Point Wildlife Drive is a one-way seven-mile dike road allowing wildlife viewing of the refuge Kennedy Parkway traverses the John F. Kennedy Space Center and the refuge. In the John F. Kennedy Space Center, it is 12.21 miles (19.65 km) long with a divided highway . North of Beach Road, it is two lanes wide. In total, it

414-474: The refuge. However, the public can be excluded if necessary for NASA's purposes, as is done in the days before a launch. The refuge provides a range of habitats, from saltwater estuaries and freshwater impoundments and marshes , to dunes , hardwood hammocks , and scrub . It contains over 1000 species of plants, 117 species of fish , 68 amphibians and reptiles , 330 birds , and 31 mammal species. Of these species, 21 are listed as endangered either by

437-504: The species listed above can be seen by a casual visitor. An observation deck is provided near the drawbridge that carries State Road 3 over the Haulover Canal , in the northern part of the refuge, since manatees frequently congregate there. Boating is permitted on the waters around and within the refuge, and provides an opportunity for observing the wildlife. There are facilities for launching pleasure boats at several places. In addition

460-448: The species listed above can be seen by a casual visitor. An observation deck is provided near the drawbridge that carries State Road 3 over the Haulover Canal , in the northern part of the refuge, since manatees frequently congregate there. Boating is permitted on the waters around and within the refuge, and provides an opportunity for observing the wildlife. There are facilities for launching pleasure boats at several places. In addition

483-479: The state of Florida or by the US federal government. Management of the NWR is provided through the Merritt Island NWR Complex, which provides hiking and driving trails for the public, subject to access restrictions from NASA . It is a 'gateway site' for the Great Florida Birding Trail . Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located due east of Titusville on Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida , and occupies 140,000 acres (570 km ), overlaid with

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506-489: The state of Florida or by the US federal government. The following are some of the more important species using the refuge; most of them nest there : Subject to the needs of NASA, public access is relatively unrestricted, though it is only allowed during daylight hours; camping is only allowed for certain organized youth organizations . The refuge provides hiking and driving trails for visitors, with opportunities for observing wildlife without causing disturbances; most of

529-487: The state of Florida or by the US federal government. The following are some of the more important species using the refuge; most of them nest there: Subject to the needs of NASA, public access is relatively unrestricted, though it is only allowed during daylight hours; camping is only allowed for certain organized youth organizations . The refuge provides hiking and driving trails for visitors, with opportunities for observing wildlife without causing disturbances; most of

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