The American public really likes the nation’s wildlife refuges now facing fresh challenges from the Trump administration, a new Fish and Wildlife Service survey has found.
In the latest round of an illuminating survey conducted once every five years, the FWS reported that 42 percent of refuge visitors were “extremely satisfied” with their experience and 44 percent were “very satisfied.”
“Millions of visitors are drawn each year to the world-renowned wildlife-related recreation opportunities offered by national wildlife refuges, like hunting, fishing and wildlife observation, that also generate demonstrated economic contributions to local communities,” Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik said in a statement.
Nesvik added that the National Wildlife Refuge System’s visitor survey “provides meaningful feedback to help us ensure these lands remain healthy, resilient and accessible for generations to come.”
