The National Wildlife Refuge Association is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on national wildlife refuges. As you know, many national and state parks, national wildlife refuges and other public lands have been closed due to overcrowding to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Be sure to research the status of your local refuge and if you choose to visit wildlife refuges that remain open, remember that they are not at full staffing right now. Please do your part to keep them open by respecting CDC social distancing guidelines and following these measures:
6 Books About National Wildlife Refuges To Keep You Busy During Quarantine
Looking for good books to read about America’s portfolio of public lands and the National Wildlife Refuge System?
You have come to the right blog post! There are dozens of amazing books, hundreds of magazine articles and thousands of blog posts and interesting links about refuges. Here is a list of some of our favorites.
A Little Habitat Goes a Long Way
In southern California, the predictable and pleasant weather in the region’s micro-climates means people can get outside for most of the year. It’s not unusual to see beaches and trails full of people in the middle of February, and Griffith Park swarming with tourists and locals alike. But in many areas of Los Angeles, and the increasingly urbanized counties from Ventura to San Diego, other barriers exist that prevent many people in under-resourced communities from getting outside and engaging with nature.
The National Wildlife Refuge Association Postpones The 2020 Refuge System Awards
Former Secretaries of the Interior Visit The National Wildlife Refuge Association Office
Former Secretaries of the Department of the Interior Babbit and Kempthorne both visited the National Wildlife Refuge Association office to conduct interviews of oral history with our former Board member John Cornely for the USFWS Heritage Committee.
Saying Thanks To Presidents Who Have Supported The National Wildlife Refuge System
National Wildlife Refuges Are Our Valentine
Mixed Budget Helps National Wildlife Refuges Yet Hurts Conservation in General
2020 National Wildlife Refuge System Award Winners Announced
National Wildlife Refuge Advocates Testify At Public Witness Day
On February 6th, 2020 National Wildlife Refuge System Advocates testified at Public Witness Day before the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee.