Seasons
There are wildlife viewing opportunities year-round at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Come hike the trails and see what wildlife you can spot!
Learn more about our wildlifeAbout the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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What's Happening
April 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, Silent Spring. By publishing it, Carson has been credited with launching the contemporary environmental movement and awakening the concern of Americans for the environment.
Read excerpts of Rachel Carson's writings
Rachel Carson was a world-renowned marine biologist, author and environmentalist who served as an aquatic biologist and editor-in-chief for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. She has been credited with launching the contemporary environmental movement and awakening the concern of Americans for the environment.
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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2013