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National Wildlife Refuge Association Congratulates Doug Burgum on Confirmation, Looks Forward to Strengthening the National Wildlife Refuge System Together

National Wildlife Refuge Association Congratulates Doug Burgum on Confirmation, Looks Forward to Strengthening the National Wildlife Refuge System Together

The National Wildlife Refuge Association congratulates incoming Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on his confirmation. We look forward to working with him and his team to strengthen the world’s largest system of lands and waters dedicated to wildlife conservation— the National Wildlife Refuge System. 

2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards— A Sneak Peek Of What's In Store!

2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards— A Sneak Peek Of What's In Store!

We hope you will join us for our 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards hosted in Washington D.C. and live-streamed on September 14th, 2022 starting at 7 pm ET. Check out a preview of the evening by watching the video!

Government Shutdown Averted For Now, Please Contact Your Members Of Congress

Government Shutdown Averted For Now, Please Contact Your Members Of Congress

On the last day of the fiscal year, Congress has finally passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 3rd. While a shutdown has been averted, there are no increases to funding in this legislation.

National Wildlife Refuge Association Supports House Reconciliation Language That Would Reverse Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Drilling Program

National Wildlife Refuge Association Supports House Reconciliation Language That Would Reverse Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Drilling Program

The Natural Resources Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives passed their portion of the budget reconciliation package that is being drafted in both chambers of Congress. The committee’s bill included a repeal of the oil and gas leasing program on the Arctic National WIldlife Refuge in Alaska and a buy-back of the existing leases. This language will now be included in the full reconciliation bill and voted on by the full House of Representatives.