Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Approves Additions to Nine National Wildlife Refuges

The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approved the acquisition of more than 1,735 acres of important migratory bird habitat at its March meeting in Washington, D.C. Newly acquired lands will benefit migratory birds and other species on units of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWR) in nine states, from South Carolina to Washington.

The Cabinet-level commission, chaired by Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Craig Manson, approved funds of $3 million to acquire the land. All acquisitions had been previously approved by the affected states.