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The Marsh Wren Singing and Gathering Nesting Material

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National Wildlife Refuges have been underfunded since President Theodore Roosevelt created the first refuge in 1903 and Congress refused to appropriate money to manage it. Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 2.

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Peregrine Falcons at the National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

National Wildlife Refuges have been underfunded since President Theodore Roosevelt created the first refuge in 1903 and Congress refused to appropriate money to manage it. Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 3.

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Will Environmental Laws Prevent a Wall Through Santa Ana NWR?

10,000 Birds

More than 20 years ago, Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). Defenders of Wildlife v. All challenges in court have been unsuccessful and current and/or future challenges face daunting odds. # # #. The more comprehensive answer requires background. Ashcroft , 2005 U.S.

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