In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refuge

Discover the inspiring story of Paul Kroegel, who fought to save pelicans on Florida's Pelican Island, leading to its designation as America's first wildlife refuge by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. Learn about the early conservation efforts that laid the foundation for the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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