Record #:

26490

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Permanent, full-time residents of the Currituck Outer Banks will be allowed to drive the beach through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, while vacation home owners and other residents will have limited access.

Source:

Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 24 Issue (27) 8, Aug 1980, p12

Subject(s):

Wildlife refuges

Record #:

26637

Author(s):

Hair, Jay D.

Abstract:

The U.S. Department of Interior has proposed full oil field development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The oil would be sold to Pacific Rim countries for short-term profits, and potentially destroy wildlife habitat.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 34 Issue 4, July/Aug 1987, p10

Subject(s):

Oil well fields; Wildlife refuges

Record #:

26939

Author(s):

Quinn, Virginia

Abstract:

The Interior Department did not appeal when a district judge gave cattle priority on a Montana wildlife refuge to allow livestock grazing. The National Wildlife Federation and the Montana affiliate are appealing the decision because they believe grazing will be detrimental to wildlife in the refuge.

Source:

Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 29 Issue 8, Aug 1982, p11, il

Subject(s):

Livestock; Wildlife refuges

Record #:

38247

Author(s):

Wanbaugh, Taylor

Abstract:

North Carolina Zoo received additional exhibits and a long overdue maintenance upgrade, thanks to resources such as Connect NC Bond Package. One of two state zoos in the nation, the facility now offering entertainment such as the Zoofari bus ride and Asian region exhibit justifies its upgraded financial support with 2017’s record attendance of 860,168 visitors.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 10, October 2018, p74-79 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Zoos--Asheboro; State bonds; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife refuges--Randolph County; North Carolina Zoological Park (Asheboro); N.C. Zoo Society

Record #:

41229

Author(s):

Umberger, Winslow

Abstract:

As one of the few mammals that doesn’t hibernate in the winter, foxes are active and largely nocturnal. While seeing a fox is not a cause of alarm, as long as a respectful distance is kept, if persistent sightings cause the viewer worry or distress, the a visit to the NC Wildlife Resources commission website or a call to the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge can be useful.

Source:

Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 14 Issue 12, December 2017, p54-55

Subject(s):

Foxes; Sustainability ; Wildlife; Wildlife refuges; North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Record #:

43097

Author(s):

Horan, Jack

Abstract:

"For over 60 years, Cowan's Ford wildlife Refuge has been a haven for waterfowl in the shadow of Charlotte." Originally started in 1961, by a group of Charlotte sportsmen, the site was acquired by Mecklenburg County in 1992.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 5, September-October 2021, p19-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife refuges; Wildlife refuges--Mecklenburg County