Merritt Island NWR Refuge Week 2023 Walk for the Wild

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A reddish egret wades in shallow estuary waters
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, located along Florida’s coast about 60 miles east of the city of Orlando, was established by agreement as an overlay of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s John F. Kennedy Space Center. The refuge lies within one of the most productive...
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Two adults hold the hands of a child between them and look out at the river from the banks of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
The Division of Visitor Services and Communications manages opportunities for outdoor recreation that draw millions of people each year to national wildlife refuges, boosting local economies. Many visitors take part in heritage sports such as hunting and fishing. Others enjoy walking, paddling,...
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