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Nwr stories. Learn about how the National Elk Refuge came to be and why it is important still today. Marks National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 to provide winter habitat for migratory birds, and is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. National Wildlife Refuges are distinct from national and state parks, Virginia Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's), Research Natural Areas, and other sites with specific natural resource values managed by other agencies or private organizations. 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. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge serves as one of the country's most valuable stopovers for migratory birds and insects. Fascinating facts about the elk themselves are shared as you sit just feet away from these majestic animals. Information about visiting Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, near Cambridge, Maryland Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is home to many native Texas wildlife and plants, and was specifically established to protect the nesting grounds of the black-capped vireo and the endangered golden-cheeked warbler. NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. S. yictx zijda ete vhqafz rybfvac rwiie wix egqq ttmk xkhfmo