Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges

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Our Environmental Ethic
Approved April 2009

As a member of the Friends group, I will promote the conservation mission of the refuges and the national wildlife refuge system by:
  • Proudly communicating to the public the importance of this mission and the value of our refuges and the national refuge system
  • Modeling appropriate behavior that minimizes human impact while in the refuges
  • Without confrontations, monitoring public use of the refuges to help insure proper visitation and enjoyment
  • Respecting the diversity of legitimate usages of the refuges that include hunting, fishing, birding, hiking, biking, and kayaking/canoeing, to identify a few
  • Leaving archeological sites undisturbed
  • Refraining from collecting flowers, plants, fossils, or artifacts
  • Enjoying the wildlife in their natural setting without feeding or molesting
  • Leaving no trash behind
  • Providing input and feedback to the refuge staff
  • Being careful to represent or promote only activities that are endorsed by the friends board and refuge management
  • Understanding and obeying the laws/rules governing the use of the refuges
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Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges
P. O. Box 532
Cedar Key, FL 32625
friends@friendsofrefuges.org

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.