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One Man Can Make A Difference… 
On March 14th, 1903, the dream of one man with a boat became reality. Sebastian resident, Paul Kroegel, had fought hard to protect the birds of Pelican Island from relentless "feather seekers."
Through Paul's vision and the help of many friends over one hundred years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt declared Pelican Island to be America's First National Wildlife Refuge. 
Marking the birth of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Pelican Island is celebrated as a habitat of splendor for Pelicans and many other bird species, as well as becoming a living legacy.
Come discover the Centennial Trail Boardwalk which officially opened on March 16th, 2003 for the Centennial Celebration - the official celebration of the birth of the National Wildlife Refuge System. 
To learn more about the history and splendor of Pelican Island, visit www.pelicanislandfl.com an official website of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce.  Vacation & Visitor | Sebastian River Area Business Directory | Sebastian River Area Economic Development Become a Chamber Member 700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 | P. 772.589.5969 | F. 772.589.5993 ©2010 Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce.   |
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