9.23.2005

Norton Announces Funding for Wetlands Projects, Additions to National Wildlife Refuges



"Interior Secretary Gale Norton yesterday announced the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved nearly $29 million for habitat conservation in the United States and Canada to benefit migratory birds. At the same time, the Commission also approved the acquisition of nearly 6,000 acres of important migratory bird habitat to be added to the National Wildlife Refuge System."

Link: Full Article from USF&WS

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