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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Original title: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

June 7, 2024

Environment Wildlife Conservation Mississippi River Anniversaries

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution highlights the economic and ecological impact of the refuge, which attracts 4 million visitors annually and generates $125 million for the regional economy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The agency is recognized for its stewardship and conservation efforts in managing the refuge.

Regional communities

Local communities are recognized for their role in the stewardship and preservation of the refuge's natural resources.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is a federally managed protected area spanning four states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. context

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, which was established by Congress in 1924. It honors the refuge's role in wildlife conservation, scientific research, and outdoor recreation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?

The resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and recognizes its contributions to conservation and the regional economy.

Does this resolution provide new funding for the refuge?

No, this is a commemorative resolution that encourages continued support but does not appropriate new funds.

Why It Matters

The resolution highlights the economic and ecological impact of the refuge, which attracts 4 million visitors annually and generates $125 million for the regional economy.

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Centennial Recognition

The resolution was introduced exactly 100 years after the refuge's establishment date of June 7, 1924.

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Connected Entities

personSorensen“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

dollar_amount$125,000,000“Economic impact of refuge visits”Map →

organizationTribal nations“Collaborators in conservation efforts”Map →

organizationnonprofit organizations“Collaborators in conservation efforts”Map →

personMiller-Meeks“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

dollar_amount4,000,000 visits“Annual visitor count”Map →

dollar_amount250,000 acres“Area encompassed by the refuge”Map →

organizationState agencies“Collaborators in conservation efforts”Map →

organizationlocal communities“Collaborators in conservation efforts”Map →

bill_numberH. Res. 1281“Resolution number”Map →

personVan Orden“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

personHinson“Lead sponsor of the resolution”Map →

personFinstad“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

personLaHood“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

organizationUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service“Collaborator in conservation efforts”Map →

dateJune 7, 1924“Date of refuge establishment”Map →

organizationUpper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge“Subject of the resolution”Map →

dateJune 7, 2024“Date of the 100th anniversary”Map →

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