Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Draft Compatibility Determination for Research and Surveys 2025

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Draft Compatibility Determination for Research and Surveys 2025
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This draft compatibility determination addresses using the refuge to conduct research and surveys with low- or no-adverse impacts conducted by federal, state, or local agencies, federally recognized tribes, universities, nongovernmental organizations, and qualified members of the public that are not operating as Service-authorized agents.

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Compatibility Determination
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The bright blue water belonging to Cat Point Creek weaves through vivid green wetlands
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1996, is the youngest member of the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The refuge was established to protect and conserve important wildlife habitats along the river and its major tributaries.
National Wildlife Refuge
Warsaw,VA
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Program
A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
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