Laws and Regulations
Management actions on national wildlife refuges are bound by many mandates, including laws and executive orders. The following is a partial list of key legislation that guides refuge management at Arrowwood Wetland Management District.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake research and conservation activities, in coordination with other Federal, State, international, and private organizations, to fulfill responsibilities to conserve migratory nongame birds under existing…
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act
The Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act, commonly referred to as the Duck Stamp Act, requires waterfowl hunters, 16 years of age or older, to purchase and possess a valid Federal waterfowl hunting stamp prior to taking migratory waterfowl. Receipts from the sale of the stamp are…
Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703-712) implements four international conservation treaties that the U.S. entered into with Canada in 1916, Mexico in 1936, Japan in 1972, and Russia in 1976. It is intended to ensure the sustainability of populations of all protected migratory bird…
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 directs Federal agencies to preserve, restore, and maintain historic cultural environments.
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act provides authority, guidelines, and directives for the Service to improve the National Wildlife Refuge System; administers a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and restoration of fish, wildlife, and plant…
National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act
Spells out wildlife conservation as the fundamental mission of the Refuge System; requires comprehensive conservation planning to guide management of the Refuge System; directs the involvement of private citizens in land management decisions; and provides that compatible wildlife-dependent…