Defenders of Wildlife

Finding Refuge During National Wildlife Refuge Week

During National Wildlife Refuge Week we celebrate the National Wildlife Refuge System and the diversity of imperiled species that call it home, reveal critical threats to refuges and their wildlife and look to the future of America's public lands network dedicated to our wildlife in our new report with Defenders of Wildlife, Finding Refuge.

Where (Endangered) Wildlife Come First

Where (Endangered) Wildlife Come First

What we found is astounding: 513 ESA-listed species are found or are dependent on at least 444 refuges.

Here we celebrate the refuge system and the diversity of imperiled species that call it home, reveal critical threats to refuges and their wildlife, and look to the future of America's public lands network dedicated to our wildlife.