Mayor Declares Southwest Arizona Refuges and Wilderness Month

Yuma City, Arizona Mayor Douglas Nicholls proclaimed the month of October “Southwest Arizona Refuges and Wilderness Month." This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. A variety of festivals, special events, programs, and much more will be taking place across the country to celebrate. Several national wildlife refuges in southwest Arizona have designated Wilderness and will be joining the celebration.

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