Draft Environmental Assessment for New Multi-Purpose Facility

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This document is a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed new multi-purpose facility at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. This proposed facility will replace the current refuge headquarters office and visitor center, and will include room for the relocation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serivce's Ecological Services New York Field Office.

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Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is truly a haven for wildlife. Its diverse habitats of wetland, grassland, shrubland and forest give food, shelter, water and space to many of Central New York鈥檚 wildlife species. Waterfowl and other migratory birds depend on the Refuge as nesting, feeding,...
National Wildlife Refuge
Seneca Falls,NY
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Program
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Program
Washington,DC
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Northeast