Laws and Regulations

Many laws and regulations are relevant to national wildlife refuges. They range from why a refuge was established to ensuring international treaty obligations are met to manage for threatened and endangered species and protecting cultural resources. Below are a couple laws that pertain to Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.

Refuge Rules & Policies

Emergency Wetlands Resources Act

The Emergency Wetlands Resources Act provides for the collection of entrance fees, thirty percent of which may be used for refuge operations and maintenance, and for the Secretary of the Interior to establish and periodically review a national wetlands priority conservation plan for Federal and…

Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956

The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 establishes a comprehensive national fish and wildlife policy and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take steps required for the development, management, advancement, conservation, and protection of fisheries resources and wildlife resources through…

Special Use Permits

Special Use Permits may be issued for research, wood cutting, commercial filming and other activities on the refuge that are compatible with current wildlife management plans and which help meet certain objectives. Contact refuge headquarters for more information at 763-389-3323.