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House Republicans press USFWS director on refuge review amid fears of land divestiture
Summary
Members pressed Director Brian Nesbick about a December directive ordering a comprehensive review of the National Wildlife Refuge and Hatchery systems. Nesbick said the review will examine founding purposes and execution, denied any intent to sell refuge lands, and committed to following statutory processes for exchanges or disposals.
Lawmakers pressed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesbick about a December 16 directive that orders a comprehensive, 'top‑to‑bottom' review of the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System.
Members repeatedly asked whether the review aims to identify refuges whose original founding purposes no longer align with current agency missions and whether that could be used to spin off or sell refuge…
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