Elaine Meier, owner of Elaine Meier Associates, LLC, in Florida, was named to the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) based in Washington DC. The NWRA is the leading non-government, non-profit voice advocating for wildlife conservation on the 568 refuges nationwide that comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Sylvia Pelizza Selected to the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Refuge Association
Sylvia Pelizza, formerly with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, was named to the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) based in Washington DC. The NWRA is the leading non-government, non-profit voice advocating for wildlife conservation on the 568 refuges nationwide that comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System.
More Than 30 Groups Organize To Save Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
More than 30 national, state, and local organizations have joined forces in the fight to protect the Okefenokee Swamp. The new coalition, known as the Okefenokee Protection Alliance (OPA), recently formed in response to a new and alarming threat to the Okefenokee in the form of proposed heavy mineral sands mining adjacent to the swamp.
#DontBombTheBigHorn Webinar
On July 9th, 2020 the National Wildlife Refuge Association, joined the Desert Coalition to provide a live update on the #DontBombTheBighorn campaign. Thank you to our many great partners especially Refuge Friends group, Friends of the Nevada Wilderness.
Where (Endangered) Wildlife Come First
What we found is astounding: 513 ESA-listed species are found or are dependent on at least 444 refuges.
Here we celebrate the refuge system and the diversity of imperiled species that call it home, reveal critical threats to refuges and their wildlife, and look to the future of America's public lands network dedicated to our wildlife.
House Votes To Hand Over More Than 800,000 Acres of Desert National Wildlife Refuge To U.S. Air Force Control
Why Congressional Appropriations Are Important To The National Wildlife Refuge System
The National Wildlife Refuge System encompasses more than 850 million acres of lands and waters across America’s 568 National Wildlife Refuges, including 5 Marine National Monuments. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is responsible for managing these lands and is expected to fulfill its obligation to the Refuge System’s 59 million annual visitors and diverse wildlife on a budget of a mere 59¢ per acre, a fraction of what other land agencies receive per acre. For comparison, the National Park Service receives $31 per acre for land management.
Duck Stamps Conserve Wildlife Habitat
Buying a Federal Duck Stamp (Stamp) is one of the most effective ways you can conserve wildlife. Approximately 98% of the $25 Stamp directly funds land acquisition and easements that provide critical habitat for wildlife. These lands are part of the National Wildlife Refuge System and you can access many of them!
