Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
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American's First

Pelican Island viewing tower

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
Last updated: November 3, 2008