Compatibility Determination for Competitive Events at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Compatibility Determination for Competitive Events at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Compatibility Determinations are required for all activities (uses) at national wildlife refuges. This document is the Compatibility Determination for competitive events at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It includes the who, what, where, when and why of this use as it relates to the wildlife refuge. Additionally, conditions that must be met to permit the use are detailed. The document has been signed by field station and regional leadership following a review process, including a public comment period.

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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of the City of Virginia Beach. The refuge was established in 1938 to protect and provide habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Diverse habitats, including beachfront, freshwater marsh, dunes, shrub-scrub and upland...
National Wildlife Refuge
Virginia Beach,VA
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
Ecosystem
Coastal
Wetland
Subject tags
Special events
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Northeast