Urban Wildlife Refuge Program

Community Connections For Conservation: The Urban Wildlife Refuge Program In South Florida

Community Connections For Conservation: The Urban Wildlife Refuge Program In South Florida

Connecting people to nature for our sustainable future, join us as we speak to Liz Figueroa, South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist for the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.

Elizabeth Figueroa Named South Florida Urban Specialist at National Wildlife Refuge Association

Elizabeth Figueroa Named South Florida Urban Specialist at National Wildlife Refuge Association

The National Wildlife Refuge Association recently named Elizabeth (Liz) Figueroa as the South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist for NWRA’s Urban Wildlife Refuge Program. Liz’s primary focus is to build a major urban program throughout South Florida in partnership with the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach.

Spotlight On Refuge Projects: Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge Expansion

Spotlight On Refuge Projects: Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge Expansion

Bayou Sauvage, at nearly 30,000 acres, is the nation’s second largest urban refuge and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It lies protected mostly within the levees of eastern New Orleans and has long been a favorite of birders, fishers, hunters, crabbers, hikers, bikers, and kayakers. An abundance of wildlife – more than 340 species of birds, including bald eagles, as well as Gulf sturgeon, American alligators, and the occasional west Indian manatee – call the refuge home.

Public Witness Day Testimony for FY23 Appropriations For The National Wildlife Refuge System

Public Witness Day Testimony for FY23 Appropriations For The National Wildlife Refuge System

Written testimony by Caroline Brouwer, Vice President, Government Affairs, National Wildlife Refuge Association, for the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies

National Wildlife Refuge Association 2021 Annual Report

National Wildlife Refuge Association 2021 Annual Report

The National Wildlife Refuge Association’s 2021 Annual Report is here, download the full report.

For 46 years, the National Wildlife Refuge Association has worked to support the National Wildlife Refuge System (, our country’s extraordinary network of over 850 million acres of lands and waters set aside for wildlife and their habitats. After nearly 2 years, the pandemic continues to disrupt normal operations everywhere and national wildlife refuges across the country are no exception. Even so, with the help of our incredible supporters and dynamic board and staff, the National Wildlife Refuge Association has adapted to meet these challenges, and we are stronger and more resilient than ever. None of our successes would be possible without our donors and supporters.

Angie Horn Announced As Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Director

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.

Growing The Urban Wildlife Refuge Program

Growing The Urban Wildlife Refuge Program

The National Wildlife Refuge Association’s Urban Wildlife Refuge Program grew by leaps and bounds throughout 2021, despite the ongoing pandemic and reduction in outdoor events and programs. After pivoting to remote work and virtual programs in 2020, the seeds were planted to fund and accelerate ambitious projects in and around Los Angeles and nationally.

Moving Forward: An Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Update

Moving Forward: An Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Update

While public programs remain on hold, for the most part, the Urban Program continues to grow and strengthen partnerships with communities and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Urban Wildlife Conservation Program.

We're Hiring: South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist— A Part Of Our Urban Program

We're Hiring: South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist— A Part Of Our Urban Program

The National Wildlife Refuge Association seeks a full-time Regional Partnership Specialist to work in South Florida in collaboration with Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge’s Urban Program.