National Wildlife Refuges:
The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), spans our nation.
In the words of Rachel Carson, renowned scientist and ecologist, national wildlife refuge lands have 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."
This year the National Wildlife Refuge System celebrates 106 years of conservation and quality recreation.
Amateur Radio:
Amateur Radio operators can help spread the word about the National Wildlife Refuge System by operating in or near
a refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Contacting other stations across the United States and throughout the world and describing refuge features and wildlife
enhances the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's outreach efforts.
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NWR Week & Amateur Radio:
• USFWS will observe 2009 NWR Week Sunday October 12 - Saturday October 18.
• Amateur Radio Observation: Saturday October 11 - Sunday October 19.
• You must obtain permission from the refuge manager to operate within the boundaries of a National
Wildlife Refuge. Start planning now. Some refuge managers may need time to consider your proposal.
• Operate as much as time allows, subject to the refuge manager's authorization.
• Use your own call sign, a club call sign or a 1x1 special event call sign.
• Contact the NWR Week Amateur Radio coordinator at
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