The National Wildlife Refuge Association is seeking a passionate and community-focused Urban Community Engagement Specialist to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Urban Wildlife Conservation Program in the Northeast through our Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.
We're Hiring: South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist
The National Wildlife Refuge Association is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Partnership Specialist to join our Urban Wildlife Refuge Program team in South Florida. This full-time position will play a key role in expanding the reach of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge’s Urban Program, fostering community engagement, building partnerships, and promoting wildlife conservation across diverse urban communities.
National Wildlife Refuge Association Welcomes Natalie Balaguer as South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist
The National Wildlife Refuge Association is thrilled to welcome Natalie Balaguer as our new South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist! Based in her home region, Natalie is already making waves across South Florida by reinvigorating partnerships and stewarding exciting conservation initiatives through the Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.
National Wildlife Refuge Association Condemns Proposed Transfer Of Camas National Wildlife Refuge To State Control
The National Wildlife Refuge Association vehemently opposes the proposed transfer of Camas National Wildlife Refuge, a part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, to the State of Idaho. The effort, initiated by the Idaho State Legislature, threatens to dismantle nearly 90 years of conservation progress and opens the door to selling off national wildlife refuges and America’s other public lands to the highest bidder.
Refuge Association Honors Passing of Conservation Legend and Refuge Champion, Raul Grijalva
Nancy Marshall Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Environmentalist and philanthropist Nancy Marshall received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Refuge Association at the organization’s 50th anniversary kickoff celebration. The event was held January 24 at Grand Living in West Palm Beach, Florida. More than 90 guests enjoyed a sit-down dinner, auction, and dancing with entertainment by Bianna Rosarrio. Marshall was lauded for her work in fundraising and program development for the organization.
Trump cuts may cost a trout-brooding, Wyoming toad-rearing federal hatchery its entire staff
National parks and refuges in Florida hit with staffing cuts under new administration's DOGE
Florida environmental treasures from Key West to the Forgotten Coast are losing caretakers as federal budget cuts reduce employees at wildlife refuges and national parks.
Trump Cuts will Hurt Valley Wildlife Refuges and More
One of the great wildlife recovery stories in United States’ history began in the mid-1980s when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) and other agencies began the Aleutian Cackling Goose recovery program. Then listed as endangered, the Aleutian Goose population had declined to fewer than 700 individuals.