Land Protection Plan and Final Environmental Assessment - Paint Rock River NWR

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Land Protection Plan
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Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge was established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in September 2023 with the donation of 87.37 acres in Franklin County, Tennessee. In 2016 the refuge was authorized for establishment, with up to 25,120 acres of land that could be obtained through fee...
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Public Domain
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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.