-------- Original Message -------- Subject: National Wildlife System Map Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:51:24 -0700 From: "Joseph J Kerski" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 [log in to unmask] Voice 303-202-4315 Fax 303-202-4137 http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/public/outreach/ USGS: Science for a Changing World ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~