Draft Compatibility Determination for Research and Surveys, John Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is seeking public review and comment on Draft Compatibility Determinations for research. The refuge proposes opening to this activity, where it does not compromise the mission and operations of each national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
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 . Also, only research that has low- or no-adverse impacts is proposed for this opening, which includes projects that have minimal potential to adversely affect cultural resources, populations of plants, wildlife, or their habitats, or ecosystems. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will accept comments received or postmarked on or before October 6, 2025.