Becharof Wilderness

Summary

Becharof Wilderness is a wilderness area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located within the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge, it comprises approximately 500,000 acres (2,000 km2) and is bordered by the Katmai Wilderness on the north. It was designated Wilderness in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.[1] The region is home to a wide array of wildlife, including brown bears, salmon, caribou, and migratory birds.[2]

Becharof Wilderness
Map of Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. Striped area indicates Becharof Wilderness.
LocationLake and Peninsula Borough and Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, USA
Nearest cityEgegik, Alaska
Coordinates57°55′10″N 155°39′20″W / 57.91944°N 155.65556°W / 57.91944; -155.65556
Area500,000 acres (2,023 km2)
Established1980
Governing bodyUS Fish and Wildlife Service

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ US Fish & Wildlife Service - Becharof National Wildlife Refuge
  2. ^ US Fish & Wildlife Service - Becharof Conservation

External links edit

  • Becharof National Wildlife Refuge
  • Becharof Wilderness - Wilderness.net
 
Spawning Salmon in Becharof Creek