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Subject: National Wildlife System Map
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:51:24 -0700
From: "Joseph J Kerski" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject:  National Wildlife Refuge System Map and Brochure

Stock # 113787 for the map and 113788 for the brochure
ISBN #  for the map is 9780607865073
Price:  $7 for the map plus $5 handling.  The brochure is free


Nationalatlas.gov? and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are pleased to
offer a map showing the National Wildlife Refuge System for the United
States of America. The system is a network of habitats that benefit
wildlife, provide unparalleled outdoor experiences for all Americans,
and
protect a healthy environment. Since President Theodore Roosevelt
designated Florida's Pelican Island as the first wildlife refuge in
1903,
these lands have grown to encompass more than 540 wildlife refuges, each
reflected on this map.  Refuges are special places that the U.S. Fish
and
Wildlife Service and its partners restore, protect, and manage for
America's wildlife.

Today there is at least one wildlife refuge in each of the 50 States,
and
one within an hour's drive of every major U.S. city.   They offer the
public opportunities for
      Wildlife watching and photography:  Nature trails and observation
      decks provide some of the best viewing opportunities in the world.
      Hunting and fishing:  Hunters are welcome on more than 300
national
      wildlife refuges and on 3,000 waterfowl production areas.  More
than
      260 refuges are available to the anglers.
      Education and interpretation:  Innovative programs are offered at
      more than 230 national wildlife refuges around the country.

The National Wildlife Refuge System map measures 28- by 32-inches and is
available from a USGS Earth Science Information Center (ESIC). To locate
your nearest ESIC, call 1-888-ASK-USGS, or visit http://www.usgs   For
more
information, and a list of  other National Atlas maps, visit the atlas
website at  http://www.nationalatlas.gov

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Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D.
Geographer:  Education/GIS
US Geological Survey
Building 810 - Entrance W-5 - Room 3000
Box 25046 - MS 507
Denver CO  80225-0046 USA
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Voice 303-202-4315
Fax    303-202-4137
http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/public/outreach/
USGS:  Science for a Changing World
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