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On The Ground In The Greater Everglades Ecosystem & Southwest Florida

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On The Ground In The Greater Everglades Ecosystem & Southwest Florida

The National Wildlife Refuge Association has been active on the ground in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem and Southwest Florida. Our work in outreach, conservation science, and land protection has resulted in significant conservation gains to protect the most ecologically significant landscapes in southern Florida, directly benefiting several national wildlife refuges or the landscapes where they are located. Our work has resulted in increased conservation funding and the permanent protection of thousands of additional acres.

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A Busy Year Protecting, Promoting, and Enhancing North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges

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A Busy Year Protecting, Promoting, and Enhancing North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges

2021 has been a busy and productive year in and around North Carolina’s national wildlife refuges. We made great progress in raising awareness of NC NWRs with Catawba College and the surrounding community of Salisbury, NC by presenting a slide show about the 11 national wildlife refuges in North Carolina with a follow up virtual meeting with the faculty of the Catawba College Center for the Environment faculty. The faculty is receptive to the opportunity of providing college interns for science-based project work on NC NWRs.

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Angie Horn Announced As Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Director

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Angie Horn Announced As Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Director

The National Wildlife Refuge Association, announces the promotion of Angie Horn to Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Director. Angie will have the primary responsibility for managing The National Wildlife Refuge Association’s expanded Urban Wildlife Refuge Program. The goal of the program is to reach beyond national wildlife refuge boundaries and into communities throughout our nation to connect all Americans to nature through dynamic outreach and by cultivating innovative partnerships across multiple sectors.

Harriett Tubman's Father's Cabin Discovered at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Harriett Tubman's Father's Cabin Discovered at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Last month, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s archeological team discovered the long-lost site of Harriet Tubman’s father, Ben Ross’ cabin within the 2,961 acres of newly added forested wetlands to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland. This finding shows not only how important it is to preserve our refuges for wildlife, but also for the deep historical significance that lies within them.

What Fuels You: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

What Fuels You: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Located in southwestern Oklahoma, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge was established in 1901 to protect wildlife in danger of extinction and reintroduce species that had been eliminated. The 59,020-acre refuge is managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is home to bison, elk, and wild turkey.

The refuge has a mixed-grass prairie that remained intact due to rocks that prevented plowing. Large native grazing animals such as bison and Texas longhorn cattle call the habitat home.

What Fuels You: Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

What Fuels You: Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge is located in south-central Colorado in the San Luis Valley. The valley is a high mountain basin, sitting at 7,800 feet. It extends over 100 miles north to south and over 50 miles east to west.

The valley is surrounded by the Sangre de Christo, San Juan, and Saguache mountain ranges. Sangre de Christo, meaning Blood of Christ, got its name from Spanish explorers who observed the red glow of the mountains at sunset.

What Fuels You: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

What Fuels You: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Located between the Chupadera Mountains and the San Pascual Mountains, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is a 57,331-acre refuge in southern New Mexico.

It was established in 1939 as a stopover for migrating waterfowl. Tens of thousands of cranes, geese, and ducks winter on the refuge, making it a crucial habitat and great place to watch birds.