Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge
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Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge
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 A stretch of beach in the reserve |
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 210 ha | |
| WDPA ID | 55559821 | |
| Geographical location | 41 ° 22 ′ N , 70 ° 27 ′ W | |
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| Setup date | 1959 | |
| administration | The Trustees of Reservations | |
The nature reserve Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge covers a total area of 516 acres (2.1 km² ) and is located on the to Edgartown belonging Island Chappaquiddick on the territory of the State of Massachusetts of the United States . It is managed by The Trustees of Reservations organization.
history
Chappaquiddick has been separated from Martha's Vineyard since a storm severed the narrow land connection at Norton Point in 2007 . Therefore, today access to the reserve is only possible by boat from Edgartown.
The eastern end of the island forms a natural beach wall and was created several thousand years ago by currents that run along the coast and wash up tons of sand. Today this beach stretches 7 mi (11.3 km ) from Wasque Point in the south to Cape Poge Gut . Yellow-footed plovers , terns and brown-coat oystercatchers nest in the northern area .
The trustees were given the first partial areas of today's protected area in 1959. Other parts could be purchased in the 1970s and 1995, and additional donations were made in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Protected area
The Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, together with the immediately adjacent protected areas of Mytoi and Wasque, forms the largest part of a total of almost 1,000 acres (4 km² ), which offers a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities. At the northern tip of the island is the Cape Poge Light , which was first built in 1801 and guides ships through the Muskeget Channel into Edgartown harbor. The tower has been the victim of storms and erosion twice and had to be rebuilt in 1844 and most recently in 1893.
The area is accessible 24/7 but limited to anglers during the night hours . A total of 14 mi (22.5 km) of hiking trails are available. Access to the protected area is free for members of the trustees, but non-members have to pay an entrance fee. Seasonal hunting is permitted in the protected area, and an extensive list of rules of conduct applies.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b About Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed October 25, 2013 .
- ^ Property History. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed October 25, 2013 .
- ↑ Admission. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed October 25, 2013 .
- ↑ Regulations & Advisories. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed October 25, 2013 .
Web links
- Cape Poge in the United States Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System
- Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge on TripAdvisor
