Conservation

Welcome To The Willamette Valley Conservation Area: The 572nd Jewel in the National Wildlife Refuge System

Welcome To The Willamette Valley Conservation Area: The 572nd Jewel in the National Wildlife Refuge System

Discover the newest addition to the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Willamette Valley Conservation Area in Oregon. As part of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex, this conservation area is home to diverse ecosystems, including wetlands, grasslands, and oak woodlands, which support a wide range of wildlife, such as the Dusky Canada Goose and Fender’s Blue Butterfly. Learn about the collaborative efforts, including contributions from tribal nations, to protect and restore these vital habitats. Although not yet open to the public, future plans promise opportunities for people to connect with nature in this remarkable landscape.

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Why Convening Matters for Collaborative Conservation: Establishing the building blocks for the politics of problem solving

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Why Convening Matters for Collaborative Conservation: Establishing the building blocks for the politics of problem solving

Dive into an insightful guest blog by Lynn Scarlett, a board member of the National Wildlife Refuge Association and former Deputy Secretary of the Interior. Explore the importance of collaborative conservation efforts and how they're shaping a sustainable future for our natural world. Lynn sheds light on why coming together to solve environmental challenges is more crucial than ever.

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House Passes Build Back Better : Includes Repeal Of Oil & Gas Program In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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House Passes Build Back Better : Includes Repeal Of Oil & Gas Program In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The House passed their historic Build Back Better bill, which includes billions of dollars to fund climate change solutions, including additional conservation on the ground, the creation of a Climate Conservation Corps, and, most importantly for the National Wildlife Refuge System, the repeal of the oil and gas leasing program in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.