Memorandum of Agreement between The White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Memorandum of Agreement between The White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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The area currently known as the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge was established by Executive Order 7902 on May 31, 1938. The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement is to clarify specific aspects of the government-to-government relationship between the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Department of the Interior by and through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as it relates to the land, water, and natural resources in the Refuge within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge was established as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The abundance of lakes, rivers and marshes along with the diverse landscape of dense forest to open meadows attracts a plethora of wildlife.
National Wildlife Refuge
Rochert,MN
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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.
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Washington,DC
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Partnerships
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Midwest