March 2016
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe and U.S. Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich announced today that Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) will receive $1 million in additional annual funding to engage urban communities and youth in conservation and outdoor recreation. The Refuge, located in Albuquerque’s South Valley, is only five miles from downtown and is already engaging the local community through conservation, environmental education, special events, environmental justice, and partnerships. The additional funding will be used to create and expand opportunities for the Refuge to connect with families and youth through conservation, culture, and community.
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