new visitor center at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

Friends of Necedah NWR President Mary Jean Bean, State Senator Dale Schultz, Refuge Manager Larry Wargowsky, Representative Ron Kind, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Deputy Director Rowan Gould spoke at the 'Unveiling a Legacy' ceremony at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge.

"The introduction of the Whooping Crane Restoration Project at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge several years ago helped secure federal funds for a new visitor center," said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Deputy Director Rowan Gould. Gould was one of many federal and local officials at the unveiling of the architectural design and ceremonial ground-breaking for a new visitor center.

Bids for the new 12,000 square foot visitor center will be let in September with anticipated completion next year. Refuge Manager Larry Wargowsky said the new visitor center will help educate children and be available during the evening hours. Representative Ron Kind said, "the current one-room visitor center is unworthy of the beautiful, diverse Refuge in Necedah." He said the new visitor center will put the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge on the international map.

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