Supporting National Wildlife Refuge Week Designation in 2025.
This House Resolution supports designating the week of October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week to raise awareness about conservation efforts. For citizens, this highlights the availability of 573 national refuges offering extensive recreational opportunities like hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation, while also boosting local economies through tourism. The resolution emphasizes the system's vital role in protecting endangered species, cultural heritage, and providing nature access to diverse urban communities.
Key points
Promotion of public access to over 850 million acres of protected lands for recreation, including hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation.
Recognition of the refuges' critical role in protecting over 380 threatened and endangered species and providing natural defenses against storm surges.
Acknowledgment of the significant economic benefit, generating over $3.2 billion annually and supporting 41,000 jobs in local communities.
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