Laws and Regulations

  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 

Rules and Regulations 

  1. Bird sanctuaries – The island is closed to visitors year-round. This closed area offers colonial seabirds, shorebirds the undisturbed nesting and resting habitat that they need to survive.