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49 reactions · 14 shares | This week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it is taking steps to protect imperiled species in southwest Florid. Working alongside local stakeholders, USFWS is exploring the possibility of establishing a new conservation area across a large, intact rural landscape. These conservation areas are part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, which is dedicated to preserving our country's precious wildlife. | Defenders of Wildlife | Facebook