America’s
National Wildlife Refuges: A Complete Guide
By Russell B. Butcher, Karen Hollingsworth (Photographer), John
Hollingsworth (Photographer)
Published
for the 100th anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge system
in 2003, this guide describes each of the more than 530 refuges
nationwide, their habitats, the species of birds and mammals to
be found there, and general information about accessibility and
facilities. It is the most up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the
National Wildlife Refuges.
Published
by Roberts Rinehart Publishers
Paperback: ISBN 1-57098-379-8
Available March 2003 for $29.95. For wholesale information call
National Book Network at 1-800-462-6420.
Smithsonian
Book of National Wildlife Refuges
By Eric Jay Dolin, Karen Hollingsworth (Photographer), John Hollingsworth
(Photographer)
Linking
his text with the stunning photographs of John and Karen Hollingsworth,
Eric Dolin explores the intriguing history, diverse wildlife,
and stunning landscapes of America's refuges. Linking his text
with the stunning photographs of John and Karen Hollingsworth,
Eric Dolin draws on the rich history surrounding the refuges to
reveal an Interconnected story of people and nature.
Published
by Smithsonian Institution Press
Hardcover: ISBN 1-58834-117-8
Available March 2003 for $39.95. For wholesale information call
Smithsonian Books at 1-800-782-4612
Commemorative
Binoculars
In honor of the NWR Centennial, Sheltered Wings of Middleton,
Wisconsin has produced a Centennial commemorative 8x25 compact
binocular imprinted with “National Wildlife Refuges 1903-2003.”
Each binocular will be packed with information about the refuge
system and will include a case and carrying strap. Protected by
the Sheltered Wings USA lifetime warranty. The Pelican binoculars
are available for the retail price of $89.00 with a portion of
the proceeds being donated to benefit the National Wildlife Refuge
System.
For
more information, call 1-800-426-0048
or
visit http://www.shelteredwings.com/pelican-1.html
2003
Federal Duck Stamp
The Duck Stamp, also known as the Migratory Bird and Hunting Conservation
Stamp, was begun in the mid-1930s in an effort an effort to restore
wetlands and waterfowl in America. The stamp, a federal waterfowling
license, is purchased not only by waterfowl hunters but also stamp
collectors, art enthusiasts, bird watchers and conservationists.
In addition, the stamps can also be used to gain admission to
any of those National Wildlife Refuges charging entry fees.
Proceeds
from the Duck Stamp benefit the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund,
which is used to purchase wetland habitat for the National Wildlife
Refuge System. Over the past 70 years, the program has proven
to be an effective funding mechanism for the Refuge System, collecting
over $500 million and securing more than 5 million acres of wetland
habitat.
This
year’s design, composed by wildlife artist Ron Louque, illustrates
two flying Snow Geese over Chincoteague NWR. The stamp, going
on sale in July, can be obtained at post offices, national wildlife
refuges, select retail and sporting-goods stores nationwide or
by visiting http://www.duckstamp.com/.
If
you are interested in purchasing the 2003 Duck Stamp as a fine
art print, call (434) 975-1864 or http://www.duckstamp03.com/.
Please mention this NWRA notice to ensure that a portion of the
proceeds is donated to the Association.
United
States Postal Service: Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
Postage Stamp
United States Postal Service has issued a new commemorative postage
stamp commemorating the centennial of the Pelican Island National
Wildlife Refuge.
The
stamp, featuring a photograph by James D. Brandt, M.D. of a brown
pelican will provide Americans with an opportunity to learn more
about our natural resources and encourage people to help preserve
the beauty and majesty of American wildlife.
Visit
the US Postal Service Postal Store to order the Pelican Island
National Wildlife Refuge Pane of 20 stamps with First Day Cover.
National
Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Medal Series
The United States Mint has announced that it will create a National
Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Medal Series, which will be
available for sale in May. The proceeds from the medal sales will
go to the National Wildlife Refuge System's conservation programs.
This
U.S. Mint five medal series will feature an image of President
Theodore Roosevelt with each reverse featuring a bald eagle, canvasback
duck, salmon or elk to represent the diverse wildlife that can
be enjoyed due to the conservation efforts of our National Wildlife
Refuges.
http://www.usmint.gov/
