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| Appropriations Request | |
| Posted: April 3, 2009 | |
Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex |
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| Amount Requested: $ 900,000 |
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| Funding provided to the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex will allow for the continuation of land protection programs through acquisition of lands adjacent to existing National Wildlife Refuges which contain high natural resource values, in order to conserve the nation's wildlife resources. Specific projects include the Tower Hill project on the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingstown, Washington County, and the Headquarters Unit expansion of the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge in Charlestown. Maintaining natural systems, conserving our wildlife heritage, and protecting undeveloped places provides a critical opportunity for our state’s residents and visitors to learn about and appreciate their natural environment, and incorporating such lands into the National Wildlife Refuge System will ensure they are conserved for future generations to enjoy. Federal funding of the program results in a direct infusion of funds into the local communities. |
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| Recipient's address: 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 | |