= Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge
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Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area located near Arvada and Westminster, Colorado, just northwest of Denver. Established in 2007, the refuge encompasses approximately 5,237 acres and aims to provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including many species of birds, mammals, and other native animals and plants. The site was formerly home to the Rocky Flats Plant, which was a nuclear weapons production facility until its closure in 1992.
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