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The Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of Crystal River, Chassahowitzka, Egmont Key, Passage Key and the Pinellas National Wildlife Refuges.

CURRENT EVENTS

2010

* Sep. 18:  Coastal Cleanup (Save Our Waters week)

* Sep. TBA: Springs Festival, Marion County

* Oct. TBA: Chili Cook-off

* Oct. 23: Refuge Day, Crystal River NWR

* Nov. 6: Stone Crab Festival, Crystal River

* Nov. 13-14: Seafood Festival, Old Homosassa

* Dec. TBA: Christmas Parade, Crystal River

2011

* Jan. 16: Annual Meeting

* Jan. 22-23 Manatee Festival, Crystal River

Mission Statement

Mission of the non-profit 501c(3) FRIENDS organization:
• Conserving, protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people;
• Supporting the stewardship of the National Wildlife Refuge System;
• Promoting a better awareness, appreciation, conservation and responsible utilization of the Refuge Complex;
• Promoting the preservation of the natural and historical resources of the Refuges, foster their use and enjoyment by the public consistent with the protection and preservation of the environment, and engage in such educational, scientific and civic activities to assist the Refuges.

2010 Board of Directors (Click on a name for biography)
Lace Blue-McLean - President
Jo Claycomb - Vice President
Shirley Knudsen - Treasurer
Al Peterson - Secretary
Ardath Prendergast
John Peterlin
Pat Purcell
Barbara Howard
Warren Blodgett

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