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From moose and wolves at Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Minnesota to the oldest living trees east of the Mississippi River at Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Illinois, the Midwest Region National Wildlife Refuge System protects the unique natural heritage of the Midwest.
There are 54 National Wildlife Refuges in the Midwest Region that permanently protect an amazing array of wetlands, prairies, rivers and forest habitat.
In addition, 12 Wetland Management Districts actively acquire,
restore, and manage prairie wetland and grassland habitat critical to waterfowl and a host of other wetland, grassland shorebirds (thanks to your purchase of a Federal Duck Stamp).
These National Wildlife Refuges and Wetland Management Districts include more than 1.3 million acres of fish and wildlife habitat in the eight-state (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin) Midwest Region.
National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District Offices
in the Midwest Region
"We are in the process of updating the information on this map.
It is not complete at this time.
If you find any errors or have questions,
contact Chuck Traxler at 612-713-5313 or, email at: charles_traxler@fws.gov"
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Nationwide there are 548 National Wildlife Refuges protecting more than 96 million acres of habitat - the largest system of wildlife lands in the world.
"The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans." |
Biologist of the Year
Sara Vacek
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Midwest Regional Director Tom Melius presents the Biologist of the Year Award to Sara Vacek at a ceremony on April 16, 2009. |
Sara Vacek has been named as the 2008 Midwest Region Refuge System Biologist of the Year.
Her leadership and
dedication towards fi sh and wildlife
conservation, her enthusiasm for
applying science-based thinking to
land management decisions, and her
ability to effectively work with others
to tackle complex problems sets her
apart and warrants her receiving
the 2008 biologist of the year award.
National Wildlife Refuge Association Names Friends of Pool 9, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge - McGregor District, Iowa, as National Friends Group of the Year
Three years old and 400 members strong, the Friends of Pool 9 are making a difference along their 31-mile stretch of the 261-mile Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (NW&FR). Despite daunting obstacles such as severe flooding throughout Iowa this past year, the Friends of Pool 9 have made significant improvements to the quality of the refuge, earning praise from Refuge staff and cooperation from the local community.
See the ABC News 19 (La Crosse, Wis.,) story on the Friends of Pool 9 winning Friends Group of the Year: www.wxow.com.
To learn more about the Friends Group, visit www.friendsofpool9.org. |
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The Midwest Region has a variety of internships available for the summer.
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Refuge Manager Don Hultman presents James Eddy (left) with the Upper Mississippi River Refuge "River Guardian"Award.
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Glacial Ridge NWR adds 3,500 acres of tallgrass prairie habitat.
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Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Wins National Energy Award
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