A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Senate Resolution 396 officially designates the week of October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week" to honor the nation’s network of public lands and waters dedicated to conservation. The resolution recognizes the National Wildlife Refuge System for providing Americans with outdoor recreational opportunities—such as hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing—while contributing significantly to local economies through tourism. By passing this measure, the Senate reaffirms its support for the protection of diverse habitats and the continued management of these federal lands for the benefit of current and future generations.