National Wildlife Refuge Week 2008

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The basics: The National Wildlife Refuge System is everywhere.  In the words of Rachel Carson, former Chief Scientist of the system, the flying goose sign... means that the land behind the sign has been dedicated by the American people to preserving, for themselves and their children, as much of our native wildlife as can be retained along with our modern civilization.

The event: Celebrating 105 years of conservation and quality recreation.

Yes!  You can still get involved through a Refuge near you!  See the list of Refuges by state.

2008 NWR Event Basics:

1.   "Official" NWR Week is Sunday October 12 - Saturday  October 18.
 2.  Radio Event is Saturday October 11 - Sunday October 19
 3.   Work any time you can
 4.   You can still get a special event 1x1 call
 5.   Need to get permission of local refuge manager
 6.   Use the event poster - customized for your qth

Hot News: Note the expanded Ops date range - includes chance to pick up QSO's as hams tune up for Pennsylvania QSO party

Reminders

  1. Put your event in ham mags (QST, CQ and World Radio and on web) by July 30th.
  2. Work with your local refuge manager to get your Special Use Permit done.  Keep a copy with your event documentation
  3. Forward info here for consolidated listing
  4. Have a simple web page with specific information about your refuge, your band/ops plan and QSL info.  I can post a simple page for you but ask for this help early.
  5. Make up a good looking, informative QSL card. 
  6. Recruit buddies.
  7. Send your tallies and any event comments (especially improvements) here for consolidated reporting.

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Last updated: 05/14/08.