Press Release - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New National Wildlife Refuge Lands in Maine High Peaks .pdf

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is pleased to announce public listening sessions/scoping workshops to gather public input on conservation, recreation, and economic opportunities -including the concept of a National Wildlife Refuge- in the High Peaks Region of Western Maine.

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Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Harper's Meadow and Errol Hill
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, located in northern New Hampshire and Maine, welcomes you to its forests, wetlands, lakes, and rivers.
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A bright orange sky with a setting sun with a pond and vegetation in the foreground
Realty implements the Refuge System’s mission by collaborating with states, local governments, and landowners to conserve wildlife habitat and expand opportunities for public recreation, including hunting and fishing. Realty also includes cartography, land surveying, and permitting of rights-of-way.
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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.