We can confirm the governor has contacted the Service and asked to discuss the Pink House before any further action to remove it. We will be engaging in discussions with the governor and the state in the next several days and will share details when we know more.
Over the past eight years, our team has worked to identify an alternate solution in partnership with regional and national offices, local, state, and federal elected officials, and community members. The two approaches that have been exhaustively explored are a suitable land for an exchange or an organization or individual to acquire and move the Pink House. The dilapidated structure structure
Something temporarily or permanently constructed, built, or placed; and constructed of natural or manufactured parts including, but not limited to, a building, shed, cabin, porch, bridge, walkway, stair steps, sign, landing, platform, dock, rack, fence, telecommunication device, antennae, fish cleaning table, satellite dish/mount, or well head.
Learn more about structure is a safety hazard. Perpetual maintenance of an abandoned structure within an increasingly active flood zone is not compatible with the refuge's mission to conserve wildlife and their habitats. Therefore, the decision we made to remove the structure is in the best interest of our conservation mission.
While we appreciate the recent generous monetary offer to help maintain the Pink House, we do not believe it affects the current course of action.
For additional details, please visit Pink House Update: A Changing Climate Calls for Difficult Decisions | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
