National Wildlife Refuge Association

Refuge to be named for Sam Hamilton, late Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service

Patrick Woolford — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:13:26 +0000

President Obama signed into law a bill officially designating Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.

Moving the Conservation Needle

Patrick Woolford — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:06:09 +0000

The National Wildlife Refuge Association praised President Obama’s budget request for the National Wildlife Refuge System and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for next year.

Birding Community E-bulletin: February

Patrick Woolford — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:13:34 +0000

This Birding Community E-bulletin is being distributed to active and concerned birders, those dedicated to the joys of birding and the protection of birds and their habitats. This issue is sponsored by the producers of superb quality birding binoculars and …

The Flyer E-newsletter: February

Patrick Woolford — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:11:28 +0000

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Bridging the Partisan Divide – With Conservation If you thought politics were getting more and more polarized in Washington and throughout the country, you’d be right. The divide between Democratic and Republican approval levels for President Obama is …

Conservation Leaders Honored with 2012 Refuge System Awards

Patrick Woolford — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:51:41 +0000

Washington D.C. – The National Wildlife Refuge Association and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation today announced the honorees for the prestigious annual Refuge System awards. The awards honor the Refuge Manager, Refuge Employee, Refuge Volunteer and Friends Group of …

Video: Swimming with Manatees at Crystal River NWR

Patrick Woolford — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:34:59 +0000

For a truly up-close and personal experience with manatees one of the best places to visit is Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Endangered West Indian manatees are found in fresh, brackish and salt water. They are most …

New Headwaters Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area Will Help Sustain Ranching, Increase Hunting, Fishing Opportunities in Everglades

Patrick Woolford — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:35:43 +0000

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced the formal establishment of the Everglades Headwaters NWR and Conservation Area.

Interior Secretary to make major announcement about proposed Everglades Headwaters Refuge

Patrick Woolford — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:42:54 +0000

The office of the Secretary of the Interior has alerted the media there will be an important announcement Wednesday, January 18, about the proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area.

Birding Community E-bulletin: January

Patrick Woolford — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:45:46 +0000

NWRA Featured on Great American Outdoor Trails Radio Magazine

Patrick Woolford — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:32:31 +0000

If you tuned into Great American Outdoor Trails Radio recently you may have heard NWRA President Evan Hirsche’s interview with show hosts Jim & Trav. From supporting the Duck Stamp to becoming part of NWRA’s Refuge Action Network in support …