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Creating a Refuge Conservation Plan for the Future, Wildlife and You
This year, we will work with local interests to develop a 15-year comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) for Chincoteague. The CCP will evaluate three alternative strategies for managing
wildlife, recreational uses, and other activities on the refuge. Each alternative will include a recreational beach, beachside and offsite parking for visitors, and continuing management of the
Chincoteague pony herd. With your involvement, we will develop a CCP that will ensure that Chincoteague remains a spectacular place for wildlife and a vacation destination. For updates and
information on the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge please click here.
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| Credit: Photos courtesy of John White and USFWS |
| Images from Chincoteague NWR. |
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Final Phase of Assateague Lighthouse Restoration Begins |
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On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, curious onlookers witnessed the construction of a 6 foot tall chain link fence, which now surrounds the historic Assateague Island Lighthouse. The good news is preparations have begun for the final stage of its restoration which includes a fresh coat of paint. The bad news is lighthouse enthusiasts will not be able to access the interior of the historic structure for about four or five months. That means the next available opportunity to climb to the top will occur sometime in June, if everything goes according to plan.
The chain link fence and other physical barriers have been installed to ensure public safety, while restoration work continues. For that same reason, refuge staff members have cordoned off one of the two main walking trails leading to popular destination.
No need to fret. Visitors are still encouraged to make the trek to the historic site, using the one remaining trail access located adjacent to the lighthouse parking area. And, vehicle access for mobility impaired visitors remains unchanged and available.
Be sure to bring your camera, because another half century or more may pass before this happens again.
Visit our website or follow us on twitter for restoration photos and project updates.
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The 2013 applications for Children in the Woods Day Camp are now available. Three sessions of camp will be held this year and each day of camp runs from 9am to 1pm.
Click here for the press release and application. |
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Dust off your sketch pad, grab your binoculars and ready your pencils! Artwork for the Virginia Junior Duck Stamp contest is due on March 15, 2013 and judging occurs the 22nd of March. One image will be selected to compete in the National contest. For more information go to http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/. |
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Upcoming Events |
March 15
Junior Duck Stamp Contest Artwork Due
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See Calendar of Events for future events
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Chincoteague NWR is on the radio?
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If you are within a 5 mile radius of the Refuge you can tune into 1610 AM for Traffic Advisories and Refuge Information
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Buying Refuge Passes
On-line
Visiting the Chincoteague National Refuge has never been easier. Soon you will be able to purchase your entrance pass online. You can select from a daily, weekly, or refuge annual pass. Temporary annual passes can be printed and used while your annual pass is sent to you via mail. Daily and weekly passes can be printed and used immediately as well, making your visit easy.
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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. |
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Last updated:
February 5, 2013
