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Visiting the Refuge
New public facilities were opened on March 14, 2003 as part of the Centennial Celebration.
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New Beginning Bird Watching Tours offered October -March

   
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Pelican Island - The First 100 Years
The history, management challenges and partnering to prepare the refuge for the Centennial and beyond.
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Photo of Paul Kroegel with a pelican Our Centennial Celebration -- March 9 - 16, 2003
A summary of the events that took place to celebrate the Centennial.
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For The Media
News releases, press kit materials, and 300 dpi photos.
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Press Release: New Beginning Bird Watching Tours - October 10, 2007 (pdf)

   

Other Refuges Administered:
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
America's Most Important Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches
   
Bob Montanaro's Osprey couple Featured Website
OspreyWatch at Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge


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For a Refuge System Visitors Guide
call 1-800-344-WILD