Johnston and Sand Islands were designated wildlife refuges in 1926.
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Refuges
Synonyms for "refuges" (134 found)
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Johnston Island and Sand Island were designated wildlife refuges in 1926.
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Eight national parks and 33 wildlife refuges along the Gulf of Mexico could be threatened by the oil spill, according to National Parks Director Jonathan Jarvis.
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