Steve Berendzen Named Refuge Manager of the Year by the National Wildlife Refuge Association

Steve Berendzen Named Refuge Manager of the Year by the National Wildlife Refuge Association

Steve Berendzen, Refuge Manager at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Complex based in Alaska, was named the country’s outstanding Refuge Manager for 2021 by the National Wildlife Refuge Association in Washington, DC. This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by a refuge manager (project leader) in the protection and management of our national wildlife refuges. The award is given each year in honor of Paul Kroegel, the first manager of the first refuge established in 1903 at Pelican Island, Florida. His dedication and effectiveness set a high standard for those who have followed.

An Opportunity For Your Friend Group: The 2021 O’Brien Prize

An Opportunity For Your Friend Group: The 2021 O’Brien Prize

The National Wildlife Refuge Association has an opportunity for you!! Through the generosity of some of our great Board Members, we are announcing our 2021 O’Brien Prize, an annual award for Refuge Friends groups. The prize is named after Donal O’Brien III, a past Board Chair and longtime enthusiast of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Don is a generous supporter of the great work we do for national wildlife refuges and is very impressed by the dedication and effectiveness of Refuge Friends groups.

Wayne Hubbard Announced As Master Ceremonies for National Wildlife Refuge Association’s Annual Refuge Awards

Wayne Hubbard Announced As Master Ceremonies for National Wildlife Refuge Association’s Annual Refuge Awards

The National Wildlife Refuge Association’s annual Refuge Awards will be presented by the host and producer of the award-winning program: Urban American Outdoors, Mr. Wayne Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard is an active member of the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s board of directors.

The National Wildlife Refuge Association Announces 2021 Refuge Awards

The National Wildlife Refuge Association Announces 2021 Refuge Awards

The National Wildlife Refuge Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Refuge Awards, presented by the National Wildlife Refuge Association. This year’s award recipients are:

NWRA Congratulates Secretary Deb Haaland on Her Historic Confirmation

NWRA Congratulates Secretary Deb Haaland on Her Historic Confirmation

The National Wildlife Refuge Association congratulates Secretary Deb Haaland on her confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. Her confirmation as the first Native American in the position is groundbreaking and will help the Department of the Interior move towards an equitable and inclusive approach to wildlife conservation, visitation, and use of our public lands.

Happy 118th Birthday To The National Wildlife Refuge System!

Happy 118th Birthday To The National Wildlife Refuge System!

Today, the National Wildlife Refuge System is celebrating its 118th birthday – and everyone is invited to join in the fun.

On this date in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt established Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Sebastian, Florida. The refuge was created to provide a haven for wading birds such as snowy egrets, and protect a critical rookery for species including the brown pelican and wood stork.

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What We Are Looking Forward To On National Wildlife Refuges

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What We Are Looking Forward To On National Wildlife Refuges

Here at the National Wildlife Refuge Association, we asked our staff and board what they are looking forward to on national wildlife refuges in 2021. We know that these times have been challenging, so we are hopeful and looking forward to what 2021 may bring for our National Wildlife Refuge System.

Protections for Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge Included in Introduced Bill

Protections for Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge Included in Introduced Bill

Located in the northeast corner of Nevada, Ruby Lake NWR is an expansive marsh nestled in the High Desert, at the southern end of the Ruby Mountains. Today, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced a bill that would protect the Ruby Mountains and Ruby Lake NWR from future oil and gas development. We applaud the Senator for her forethought and for the inclusion of the Ruby Lake NWR in this package.

What Fuels You: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

What Fuels You: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

What Fuels You: An Electric Road Trip has made it to Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, a part of Portland-Vancouver National Wildlife Refuges! Did you know Tualatin River NWR has an amazing friends group? Friends of the Refuge is a huge support to the urban national wildlife refuge which is less than 30 minutes outside of downtown Portland, Oregon!