South Texas National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Enhancing Texas Gulf Coast National Wildlife Refuges & The Lands Beyond Their Boundaries

Enhancing Texas Gulf Coast National Wildlife Refuges & The Lands Beyond Their Boundaries

The National Wildlife Refuge Association has been involved in projects to assist national wildlife refuges and areas beyond their boundaries on the Texas Gulf Coast for many years with an emphasis on conservation planning, community engagement, and land acquisition. In the past, the National Wildlife Refuge Association has been involved with projects focused on the Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, and the Bahia Grande Coastal Corridor benefiting Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.

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The Refuge Association Stands With Wildlife In Opposition To The Border Wall

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The Refuge Association Stands With Wildlife In Opposition To The Border Wall

Recently, NPR’s All Things Considered featured a story about the refuge lands that are threatened in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.  Our own Vice President of Government Affairs Caroline Brouwer was interviewed for the report.  I couldn’t be prouder of the work she is doing on behalf of wildlife, refuges, and you.  But she can’t do it alone.  I am asking you to take 7 minutes to listen to the story and ask, what more could you be doing to protect these important refuges?

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Handed Over In Order To Build Border Wall

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Handed Over In Order To Build Border Wall

In an outrageous move, the Trump Administration announced last night that the Interior Department is planning on transferring 560 acres of federal land to the military for border wall construction.  At least one wildlife refuge is impacted, but up to three could ultimately face a handover to the U.S. Army.