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Photograph of Assateague
Lighthouse, Virginia. Courtesy of
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USFWS Cultural Resources: Conservation Through Preservation
Thursday, November 12
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Rachel Carson Room
Long considered a leader in natural resource conservation, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is also home to historic lighthouses, sunken treasure, worm plots that brought down a real 'pest', and one of the most pristine Civil Wars sites in the Nation. Every national wildlife refuge tells a story and biology is just the beginning. Join Eugene Marino, Chief Archaeologist and National Curator at the US Fish and Wildlife Service to learn more.
Wildlife Trafficking and FWS Law Enforcement
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| Photograph of confiscated ivory courtesy of the USFWS. |
Wednesday, December 2
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Rachel Carson Room
Law enforcement is essential to virtually every aspect of wildlife conservation-illegal trade, unlawful commercial exploitation, habitat destruction, and environmental contaminants. Join FWS Senior Special Agent Bryan Landry to learn how the Office of Law Enforcement investigates wildlife crimes, regulates wildlife trade, helps Americans understand and obey wildlife protection laws.
Special Assistance -
For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.
Building Access - All adults must present a photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.
LOCATION - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.
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