The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife preserve operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on the Nisqually River Delta near Puget Sound in northeastern Thurston County, Washington and northwestern Pierce County, Washington. The refuge is located just off Interstate 5, between the cities of Tacoma and Olympia.
Location: Thurston and Pierce counties, Washington, USA
Established: 1974
Nearest city: Lacey, WA
Area: 4,529.21 acres (18.3291 km²)
Named for: Billy Frank, Jr.
Visitors: 137,000 (in 2004)
Governing body: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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