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About Us
Fallon National Wildlife Refuge was established by Executive Order 5606 in 1931 to "...provide a sanctuary and breeding ground for birds and other wildlife."
What We Do
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A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Learn more about national wildlife refuge was created for a special purpose. Some were created to protect migratory birds, others to protect threatened or endangered species or unique habitats, while others fulfill another special purpose. All activities allowed on refuges must be evaluated to make sure each activity will not conflict with the reason the refuge was founded. The purpose is to serve as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and wild animals.