### Question
How does ENDANGERED SPECIES OF FISH AND WILDLIFE define refuge?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 668ee*, **refuge** is defined as:

> a designated area of land, water, or an interest in land or water within the System, but does not include Coordination Areas

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 668ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5A-PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE > SUBCHAPTER III-ENDANGERED SPECIES OF FISH AND WILDLIFE**

