Senate celebrates wildlife refuges, 71 million annual visitors, $3.2B local economy
S.Res. 449 — A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". · Filed by Christopher Coons (D-DE) · 14 cosponsors · Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This is a Senate resolution designating October 12–18, 2025, as 'National Wildlife Refuge Week' to recognize the 573 national wildlife refuges across the U.S., which protect over 850 million acres of habitat, support 71 million annual visits, and generate $3.2 billion for local economies. The resolution celebrates the conservation work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and encourages public engagement with these protected lands.
Why we flagged it
This is a routine Senate resolution designating a week for public awareness and celebration of an existing federal conservation system. It contains no new legislation, appropriations, or regulatory changes—only symbolic recognition and encouragement of observance.
Who it affects
This resolution has no direct regulatory or financial cost to citizens. It raises public awareness of a conservation system that provides free or low-cost recreational access (hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, education) to 71 million visitors annually and protects endangered species and climate-resilient habitats that benefit public health and community safety.