The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public review and comment on the Draft Programmatic Compatibility Determination for Rights‑of‑Way and Rights to Access for Temporary Disturbances and Minor Impacts on Conservation Easements in the Midwest Region. This draft document evaluates the compatibility of proposed activities that may cause temporary, minor disturbances while supporting necessary public infrastructure needs across conservation easements in the Midwest Region. The draft Compatibility Determination will be available for a 30‑day public comment period from June 10, 2026 to July 9, 2026. Comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to: R3Planning@fws.gov
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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge makes it easy to get your vehicle entrance or vessel pass ahead of time through recreation.gov. Check out the latest info on fees at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and find out where to grab your passes, since there’ve been some recent updates.
National wildlife refuges are a great way for us all to take a break from everyday stress and reconnect with nature. Come on out and enjoy the many activities available at Crab Orchard, like wildlife viewing, boating, hiking, fishing, and hunting. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Our Species
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to spot a variety of wildlife. Visitors are likely to see bald eagles, including the six pairs that nest on the refuge. Watch for flocks of wild turkeys, white-tailed deer and a wide variety of songbirds including eastern bluebirds, indigo buntings, white-eyed vireos and summer tanagers.