Parker River National Wildlife Refuge 75th Anniversary Oral History Panel Transcript

Name: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge 75th Anniversary Panel of some of the former Refuge Managers – Ed Moses, George Gavutis, Pat Martinkovic Pascuzzi, Frank Drauszewski, Janet Kennedy, and Graham Taylor

Brief Summary of Interview: To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Parker River NWR, six former refuge managers were asked to discuss what the refuge was like when they worked there, what their major activities and accomplishments were, what the most significant issues were, and to highlight some of the memorable staff. 

Author(s)
Graham Taylor
Janet Kennedy
Frank Drauszewski
Pat Martinkovic Pascuzzi
George Gavutis
Ed Moses
Libby Herland
Peggy Hobbs
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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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Climate change
Endangered and/or Threatened species
Law enforcement
Invasive species
Outreach
Recreation
Visitor services
Wildlife management
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