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Volunteers

Close to 38,000 people volunteer with the US Fish and Wildlife Service annually. Wouldn't you like to be one of those ?

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Pelican Island

Proposed Predator Control Plan for Archie Carr and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuges

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing to develop a Predator Control Plan for Archie Carr and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). This plan is a step-down from the Comprehensive Conservation Plans (CCP) developed for the refuges in 2006 (Pelican Island) and 2008 (Archie Carr). Consultation was initiated for both CCPs during those timeframes. The development for this plan falls under the CCP actions.

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History of Pelican Isand NWR

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Learn about when the refuge was born and hear the Paul Kroegel story, historic milestones, and good information and significant dates after the first refuge was born !

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Found Wildlife

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Have you found a baby bird in your yard? See an injured bird on the road? Racoons in your attic?

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Wildlife Tours

Centennial Trail Boardwalk

Wildlife Tours are CANCELLED for 2021. FREE Wildlife Tours ! Join refuge volunteers as we take you on a journey through the refuge to observe wildlife.

About the Complex

Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

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The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.

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