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National Wildlife Refuge | South Dakota
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Happy Birthday Refuge System!
March 14
Birthday of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
On March 14, 1903 President Theodore Roosevelt established the first National Wildlife Refuge at Pelican Island in Florida.
Last Updated: Feb 06, 2014