The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is following federal, state, and local public health authority guidance to implement a phased approach to increase public access to Guam National Wildlife Refuge. Based on this guidance and in accordance with the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Guam National Wildlife Refuge is beginning to safely increase access.
Beginning June 10, 2020, the Guam National Wildlife Refuge Ritidian Unit will reopen public access to designated beach areas, nature trails, and the Nature Center. Visitors should note that face masks/coverings are required before entry, use of hand sanitizer upon entry, and limit of ten persons inside the Nature Center. Plant collection permits are available for visitors to collect coconuts, breadfruit, and/or certain medicinal plants.Tours and other programs will resume June 20, 2020.
Please visit this site for updates. We look forward to seeing you soon!
For more information visit FWS Coronavirus
A Final Compatibility Determination on Traditional Gathering (noncommercial plant collection) at Guam NWR is available.
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Litekyan (Ritidian) is one of the most culturally rich and powerful places on Guahan (Guam).
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Enjoy this educational Sea Turtles coloring book in both Chamorro and English by the University of Guam and partners!
Sea Turtles coloring book