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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum contains a portion of the largest freshwater tidal wetland in Pennsylvania, including representative tidal marsh flora and fauna.

Location: Philadelphia County, PA

Year designated: 1965

Acres: 205

Ownership: Federal

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Last Updated: June 28, 2012