Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge Day (June 7, 2024)City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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SUGGESTED
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Copyrighted
June 3, 2024
P rociamation(s) # 01.
Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge Day (June 7, 2024)
On behalf of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.
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Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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PITDIMCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the residents of City of Dubuque and the Greater Dubuque region recognize the 100th
anniversary of the establishment of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge;
and
WHEREAS, the Refuge was created by an act of Congress 100 years ago on June 7, 1924, to
systematically evaluate, manage, and protect the 261 mile, 240,000-acre river corridor,
from Wabasha, Minnesota, to Princeton, Iowa, including 72 cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, nonprofit partners, and others work to conserve,
protect, and enhance habitat and plant life for use as a breeding ground for migratory
birds, fish, and other wildlife, including 42 freshwater mussel species and 840 plants as
well as 300 nesting pairs of America's symbol, the bald eagle; and
WHEREAS, the Refuge offers recreational opportunities to the public including hunting, fishing, hiking,
biking, boating, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing and photography, as well as
environmental, historical, and cultural education and welcomes 3.7 million visitors
annually; and;
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque encourages residents and the people of Iowa to gather locally
throughout the year for events to celebrate the 100th anniversary.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE 7th OF JUNE 2024 AS:
"UPPER MISSISSISSIPPI RIVER WILDLIFE AND FISH REFUGE DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 3rd day of June 2024
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
2024: Submitted and accepted by Kurt Strand, President & CEO, The National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium, 350 E. 3rd St., Dubuque, IA, 563.557.9545, kstrand(a rivermuseum.org