Nevada Agreement for Recreation Shared Stewardship (508)

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Nevada Agreement for Recreation Shared Stewardship (508)
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Desert Tortoise standing next to a blooming prickly pear cactus with pink flowers
Desert National Wildlife Refuge is the largest wildlife refuge outside of Alaska and protects the largest intact habitat for the Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Mojave desert.
One pupfish swimming up to algae with green algae in the background
A recognized wetland of international importance, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is one of the first in the United States designated a Ramsar site. Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was named after the galleries of ash trees described in expedition notes from 1893. This desert oasis, a...
A bright sunset of orange, pink, and purple over countless plam trees
The Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established on September 10, 1979, to secure habitat for the endangered Moapa dace, a small fish endemic to the headwaters of the Muddy River system.
Pahranagat Joshua Trees
A paradise for many species of wildlife and plants, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge serves as an essential stopover location for waterfowl and songbirds as they migrate south in the fall and back north in the early spring along the Pacific Flyway. Located in a region of Southern Nevada that...
A wetland scene with clouds reflecting in very still water.
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge is a desert oasis for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, wildlife, and plants.
A single white feather rests on cracked, brown, dry mud.
Fallon NWR is the most remote of the Stillwater NWR Complex. Entry is from a primitive road through the Southern boundary, about 18 miles from Fallon. Good planning is a must before visiting here!
a marsh with birds flying and snow capped mountains in the background
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge lies at the southern end of Ruby Valley in northeast Nevada. Flanked on the west by the rugged and scenic Ruby Mountains, it is one of the most remote refuges in the lower 48 states. The refuge encompasses 39,928 acres of marsh, meadows, grasslands, and brush...
pronghorn herd in sagebrush ecosystem
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 when the Audubon Society and Boone & Crockett Club purchased over 34,000 acres of the Last Chance Ranch. Later, they designated the land a National Antelope Refuge. In 1936, over 540,000 adjacent acres were set aside as the Charles...
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A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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