National Wildlife Refuge Week #seerefuges

Dear Esteemed CMP Readers and Treehuggers:

I am excited to finally announce the launch of my Nature & Wildlife Photography website: http://www.spersaud.com. My hope is to inspire reverence for our natural heritage and, in so doing, raise consciousness about the necessity of environmental/wilderness conservation.

This week is also National Wildlife Refuge Week:

National wildlife refuges play a critical role in conserving America’s wildlife legacy. They also play an important role in human communities; by providing healthy habitats for wildlife, refuges improve the air we breathe, the water we drink, and improve soil quality and give protection against flooding in flood-prone areas. Local economies also rely on refuges. Refuge return an average of almost $5 for every $1 appropriated. They offer wonderful opportunities to hunt, fish, hike, and share the outdoors with friends and family. [National Wildlife Refuge Association]

October is a great time to take the kids (little and grown) out to visit a refuge near you. Find a refuge http://1.usa.gov/1odKdvm or an event by you http://1.usa.gov/1bwexLv.

Thanks for visiting. Feedback is ALWAYS welcome!

Sincerely,

Seeta Persaud

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