About Seney NWR: Established
1935; over 95,000 acres under management, over 80,000
visitors per year.
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Refuge is in an area locally known as the Great
Manistique Swamp
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Contains unique patterned bog topography in
Wilderness Area
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Extensive wetland types and deciduous and coniferous
tree species
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Refuge provides habitat for northwoods wildlife
including ducks, bald eagles, osprey, common loons,
trumpeter swans, river otters, beavers, black bears,
moose and gray wolves
Refuge Objectives
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Provide breeding and migration habitat for migratory
birds
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Provide habitat for resident wildlife
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Protect endangered and threatened species
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Provide for biodiversity
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Provide public opportunities for outdoor recreation
and environmental education
Seney NWR web:
http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=31510
See N8W Band/Ops plan
See QSL info
And look for
these other fine NWR Week event stations on the air
this week!
Photo Credits:
Rick Denomme - loon, eagle, swans (prints are available
for purchase in the Visitor Center Bookstore)
Ron St. Germain - chipmunk - 1999 Photo Contest Winner
Lynn Murphy - monarch caterpillar - 1999 Photo Contest
Winner
John Kafer - LeConte's sparrow - 1999 Photo Contest
Entry
"Bo" Queen - Refuge Manager Tracy Casselman presents
award to participant in Children's Fishing Day |