Laws and Regulations

Visitors must remain on trails and adhere to all signs when visiting the refuge grounds.

Additionally, the following laws are applicable at Back Bay NWR:

  1. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
  2. National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act
  3. National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act
  4. National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act
  5. National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act
  6. Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  7. Lacey Act