Fish and Wildlife Service faces hurdles in maintaining Midway Atoll

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Fish and Wildlife Service faces hurdles in maintaining Midway Atoll

The very word Midway conjures up memories of a pivotal battle in American history. No longer a military base, Midway is a visitor destination and wildlife sanct...

Tom Temin@tteminWFED

June 16, 2016 7:54 am

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The anti-aircraft gun is a historic property associated with the naval air station on Midway Atoll from 1942 to 1945. It is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said that the gun is not in use.

(GAO photo)

Anne-Marie Fennel, director of natural resources and environment issues, GAO

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The very word Midway conjures up memories of a pivotal battle in American history. No longer a military base, Midway is a visitor destination and wildlife sanctuary managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. But it’s in bad shape thanks to a lack of money. Anne-Marie Fennel, director of natural resources and environment issues a the Government Accountability Office. updates Federal Drive with Tom Temin on some of the challenges FWS faces on Midway.