Around the World: Patuxent Research Center

New Broadcaster, Stu Frith and Journalist, Victoria Gaither visited the Patuxent Research Refuge and Visitors Center in Laurel, MD and learn about this wildlife refuge. It was established in 1936 by executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Patuxent Research Refuge is the only National Wildlife Refuge in the United States established to support wildlife research. With land surrounding the Patuxent and Little Patuxent Rivers between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, the Refuge has grown from the original 2,670 acres (10.8 km2) to its present size of over 12,800 acres (52 km2) and encompasses land formerly managed by the Departments of Agriculture and Defense. Throughout decades of change, Patuxent's mission of conserving and protecting the nation's wildlife and habitat through research and wildlife management techniques has remained virtually unchanged. To learn more check out their website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/