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Join Us For Our 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards: Inspiring Leadership In Conservation

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Join Us For Our 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards: Inspiring Leadership In Conservation

We are excited to announce that our 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards ceremony is going virtual! The in-person event held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at 7 pm ET will be live-streamed free.

Since 1994, the National Wildlife Refuge Association has presented the Wildlife Refuge Awards to honor the outstanding contributions of Refuge employees, friends, and volunteers. This year, we will celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of awardees in five categories: the Paul Kroegel Refuge Manager of the Year, the Refuge Employee of the Year, the Refuge Volunteer of the Year, the Molly Krival Refuge Friends Group of the Year, and the Refuge Advocate.

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Kentucky ‘Pioneer’ Protects Nature, Creates Wildlife Vision

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Kentucky ‘Pioneer’ Protects Nature, Creates Wildlife Vision

In November 2019, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established just the second National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) fully located in Kentucky.  Despite historic opposition to a greater federal presence in the state, the Green River NWR became the Nation’s 568th unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System as a direct result of the exceptional vision and communication of Michael Johnson. 

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

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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.

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Announcing Our 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards: Honoring Five Awardees for Conservation Accomplishments

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Announcing Our 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards: Honoring Five Awardees for Conservation Accomplishments

Within the hustle and bustle of everyday life lies a world of nature and conservation that is vital to the vibrancy of its surrounding communities. Although many of us have not yet experienced the peace and serenity of a national wildlife refuge, we are all fortunate that there are those who dedicate their lives to the preservation of these wild and unique places.

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Celebrating Black Birders Week At Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

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Celebrating Black Birders Week At Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

This year the National Wildlife Refuge Association celebrated Black Birders Week at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, Maryland. Black Birders Week, which runs from May 29 to June 4 in 2022, is an annual celebration aimed at highlighting Black nature enthusiasts and increasing the visibility of Black birders, who face unique challenges and dangers when engaging in outdoor activities.

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Spotlight On Refuge Projects: Ocean Exploration Of Pacific Remote National Wildlife Refuges

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Spotlight On Refuge Projects: Ocean Exploration Of Pacific Remote National Wildlife Refuges

Ever wonder what lurks under the sea at some of the most remote national wildlife refuges? Well, now you can watch along and find out! During their 2022 E/V Nautilus Expedition, the Ocean Exploration Trust is on an eight-month mission exploring the remote waters of the Central Pacific Ocean near the Hawaiian Islands, the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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Libby Marking Named Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy At National Wildlife Refuge Association

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Libby Marking Named Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy At National Wildlife Refuge Association

The National Wildlife Refuge Association recently named Libby Marking as the Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy. Libby will work closely with Congress and the Administration to promote federal conservation funding and policy affecting the National Wildlife Refuge System. She also will lead the Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement.

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

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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.