That the Senate—
designates the week beginning on October 10, 2021, as “National Wildlife Refuge Week”;
encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities;
recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges to wildlife conservation, the protection of imperiled species and ecosystems, and compatible uses;
acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies across the United States;
identifies the significance of national wildlife refuges in advancing the traditions of wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation;
finds that national wildlife refuges play a vital role in securing the hunting and fishing heritage of the United States for future generations;
recognizes the important work of urban national wildlife refuges in welcoming racially and ethnically diverse urban communities that were long excluded, including work—
to foster strong new conservation coalitions;
to provide education and employment opportunities to youth;
to improve communities;
to build trust in government; and
to connect individuals with nature;
acknowledges the role of national wildlife refuges in conserving waterfowl and waterfowl habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.);
reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System; and
expresses the intent of the Senate—
to continue working to conserve wildlife; and
to manage the National Wildlife Refuge System for current and future generations.