IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1281 
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National 
Wildlife and Fish Refuge. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 7, 2024 
Mrs. HINSON (for herself, Mr. SORENSEN, Mr. VAN ORDEN, Mr. LAHOOD, 
Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, and Mr. FINSTAD) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi 
River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. 
Whereas the Upper Mississippi River Basin is a critical eco-
system supporting diverse flora and fauna, including over 
300 species of birds, 50 species of mammals, over 100 
species of fish, and numerous species of reptiles and am-
phibians; 
Whereas the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and 
Fish Refuge was established on June 7, 1924, by an Act 
of Congress as a sanctuary for migratory birds, fish, and 
other wildlife; 
Whereas the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and 
Fish Refuge conserves more than 250,000 acres, encom-
passing vast stretches of the Upper Mississippi River and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:20 Jun 07, 2024
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6300
E:\BILLS\HR1281.IH
HR1281
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
•HRES 1281 IH 
its adjacent lands, providing essential habitat for wildlife 
and offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, public 
education, and scientific research; 
Whereas the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and 
Fish Refuge serves as a vital corridor for migratory 
birds, supporting millions of waterfowl and other avian 
species as they travel along the Mississippi Flyway, one 
of North America’s most significant migratory routes; 
Whereas the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and 
Fish Refuge plays a crucial role in conserving and restor-
ing native habitats, including floodplain forests, wetlands, 
grasslands, and backwaters, contributing to the overall 
health and resilience of the Upper Mississippi River eco-
system; 
Whereas there are an estimated 4,000,000 visits annually to 
the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish 
Refuge for wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, paddling, 
hiking, 
and 
other 
outdoor 
recreation 
generating 
$125,000,000 for the regional economy; 
Whereas the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and 
Fish Refuge serves as a living laboratory for scientific re-
search and monitoring, contributing valuable data and in-
sights into the ecology, hydrology, and management of 
large river systems and their associated habitats; and 
Whereas the stewardship and conservation efforts of the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in collaboration 
with State agencies, Tribal nations, nonprofit organiza-
tions, volunteers, and local communities, have been in-
strumental in protecting and preserving the natural herit-
age of the Upper Mississippi River for future genera-
tions: Now, therefore, be it 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:20 Jun 07, 2024
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6300
E:\BILLS\HR1281.IH
HR1281
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
•HRES 1281 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) celebrates and honors the 100th anniversary 
of the establishment of the Upper Mississippi River 
National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and recognizes its 
significant contributions to wildlife conservation, 
habitat restoration, outdoor recreation, and scientific 
research; 
(2) recognizes the dedication of local conserva-
tionists to protect and preserve the Upper Mis-
sissippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge; 
and 
(3) encourages continued support for the con-
servation and management of the Upper Mississippi 
River ecosystem and the enhancement of public 
awareness and engagement in the stewardship of the 
region’s invaluable natural resources. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:20 Jun 07, 2024
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\HR1281.IH
HR1281
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS