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The uses under this Compatibility Determination (CD) are Environmental Education and Interpretation conducted by Refuge System staff, interns, and volunteers, and authorized agents which may include state and non-governmental organization partners. These are priority public uses identified by Executive Order 12996 (March 25, 1996) and legislatively mandated by the Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. sections 668dd-668ee), as amended by the Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-57).

These uses entail a variety of programs and activities including self guided interpretation (informational kiosks), birding field trips, and guided tours about the refuge's management practices. Refuge staff coordinate all on- and off-site environmental education programs with refuge volunteers and partners, and programs are delivered as time and volunteer availability allow.