Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area, Wildlife refuge in Milford, Connecticut, US
The 625-acre brackish tidal marsh extends along the eastern shore of the Housatonic River mouth, protected by the Milford Point barrier beach.
The area received its name in 1955 to honor Connecticut state senator Charles E. Wheeler, who worked to protect wetlands at the Housatonic River mouth.
The refuge functions as a primary migratory bird stopover on Long Island Sound, supporting populations of ducks, geese, swans, and numerous shorebirds.
Access to the management area requires watercraft, with an unimproved state boat launch operated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
The wetlands contain specific vegetation patterns, with low marsh smooth cordgrass and high marsh saltmeadow cordgrass covering most of the protected area.
GPS coordinates: 41.18111,-73.10962
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:26
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