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Media Gallery - September 2005

Senator Carper visits the Peterson Wildlife Refuge September 9, 2005
Senator Carper announced $285,000 in federal funding to build a pedestrian bridge, making the 202 acre Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge accessible to riverfront foot traffic. Senator Carper also had the opportunity to join former Governor and Mrs. Russ Peterson on a boat tour.
Senator Carper announces funding to remove 'The State of Pennsylvania' from Delaware September 9, 2005
The shipwreck, "The State of Pennsylvania," has been a water hazard along Wilmington's Riverfront since it sank in 1970. Senator Carper gave the official command to have the dangerous part of the wreck removed, to make boat traffic and recreational water traffic more safe.