USFWS
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska Region   

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What's New on this Web Site?

50th Anniversary of the Refuge's Establishment:

The Refuge was established on December 6th 1960. Celebrate its anniversary throughout 2010 and 2011.

Updated Comprehensive Conservation Plan:

The Arctic Refuge created it's first Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) in 1988. The Refuge is now beginning arrangements to update the CCP. Written public comments can be submitted beginning in spring 2010.


November 12, 2009