National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 10-16, Celebrates Important Role of Conservation

Festivals, Boat Tours, and Nature Walks Among Activities in Southeast
Whether its hunting, fishing or wildlife watching, thousands of Americans will flock to national wildlife refuges during National Wildlife Refuge Week October 10-16. Visitors will celebrate the National Wildlife Refuge System’s pivotal role in offering outdoor recreational opportunities as well as showcasing the conservation and recovery of wildlife species on refuges across the country. Here in the Southeast, Refuges are offering festivals, exhibits, boat tours, and nature walks. -- Learn more ...

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Hurricane Jeanne Further Damages Fish and Wildlife Service Facilities in Florida

Hurricane Jeanne has damaged 11 National Wildlife Refuges and Service facilities throughout Florida and Georgia, following along the same path as Hurricane Frances. This double punch destroyed 4 ½ miles of dikes at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), which had also been damaged by Hurricane Charley and Frances. Jeanne further damaged a visitor’s center at Hobe Sound NWR, destroyed another maintenance shed and damaged roofs at Pelican Island NWR in Sebastian, and applied the final blow to two beach houses used for sea turtle research housing at Archie Carr NWR near Titusville, Florida. -- Learn more ...