CELEBRATE NEARLY A CENTURY OF CONSERVATION DURING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK, OCTOBER 13-19

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 13-19, by taking advantage of the hundreds of events happening at national wildlife refuges across the country. With at least one refuge in every state and one near most major cities, the National Wildlife Refuge System offers something for everyone as it approaches its Centennial anniversary on March 14, 2003.

"National Wildlife Refuge Week is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy outdoor recreation on one of our national wildlife refuges," said Steve Williams, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees the National Wildlife Refuge System. "If you