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The National Wildlife Refuge System |
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| The National Wildlife Refuge System | Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is one of over 500 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This system is a network of lands and waters managed specifically to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat. It represents the most comprehensive wildlife management program in the world. Units of the system stretch across the United States from northern Alaska to the Florida Keys and include small islands in the Caribbean and South Pacific. The character of each refuge is as diverse as the nation itself.
The Service also manages national fish hatcheries, and provides federal leadership in habitat protection, fish and wildlife research, technical assistance, and the conservation and protection of migratory birds, certain marine mammals, and threatened and endangered species. |
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Refuges and Wildlife Need Your Help!
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The future of our nation's refuges and wildlife depends in part upon your awareness and assistance. While visiting a national wildlife refuge, observe all regulations and report any violations you witness. Communicate a good stewardship message to others.Take advantage of opportunities to learn about wildlife and share your knowledge. Talk to a refuge volunteer coordinator about donating some of your time and talents. Buy a federal Duck Stamp, available at most national wildlife refuges and U.S. post offices or by phoning 1 800/DUCK 499.
Duck Stamp dollars are used to purchase wetland habitat for inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Required of all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and over, it also serves as an entrance pass to all national wildlife refuges and is a valuable collector's item. For additional information on the Federal Duck Stamp Program phone 1 877/887 5508 or visit the web at http://duckstamps.fws.gov/. |
