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Friends Of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Awarded Molly Krival Award For Exemplary Community Engagement & Conservation Efforts

Friends Of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Awarded Molly Krival Award For Exemplary Community Engagement & Conservation Efforts

The Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, a dynamic and dedicated Refuge Friends organization, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Molly Krival Award - Refuge Friends Group of the Year. This honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to community engagement and conservation at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, which spans Illinois and Wisconsin.

The Wildlife Toll: Why Continuing Resolutions Fall Short For The National Wildlife Refuge System

The Wildlife Toll: Why Continuing Resolutions Fall Short For The  National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System stands as a stronghold for biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions supporting climate resiliency and conserving the delicate balance of nature. However, the ongoing challenge of funding through continuing resolutions poses a significant threat to the thriving wildlife that calls these national wildlife refuges home.

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!

We're Hiring: Development Intern

We're Hiring: Development Intern

The National Wildlife Refuge Association seeks a Development Intern who will work closely with the Director of Development. This internship position will provide substantial experience in non-profit development and management, grant writing, events planning, researching donor prospects, and solicitation strategizing, as well as gaining experience working at a national environmental non-profit.

The National Wildlife Refuge Association Postpones The 2020 Refuge System Awards

The National Wildlife Refuge Association Postpones The 2020 Refuge System Awards

Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the National Wildlife Refuge Associations is postponing the Refuge System Awards scheduled for April 2, 2020. In the wake of the cancellation, the Refuge Association will begin planning for the 2020 Refuge System Awards to be held at a later date.

Senate Leaders Introduce Arctic Refuge Protection Bill

Senate Leaders Introduce Arctic Refuge Protection Bill

Leaders in the U.S. Senate today introduced the Arctic Refuge Protection Act to designate the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge a wilderness area and protect its sensitive coastal plain from oil and gas leasing and development.