Rich Guadagno was a refuge manager, conservationist, law enforcement officer, musician and friend whose life was rooted in caring for wildlife, wild places and people.

The National Wildlife Refuge Association today announced that Matthew Emmer has joined t he organization as Refuge Friends & Advocacy Ma nager, bringing firsthand experience in Refuge Fri...

Join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 2:00 PM ET for a Refuge Friends webinar with Andrea Keller Helsel of the Conservation Capacity Project. Learn about free support available to conservation nonpr...

The National Wildlife Refuge Association presented its inaugural Lifetime Refuge Friend Award to Florence LaRiviere, honoring more than six decades of extraordinary leadership to protect the wetla...

The National Wildlife Refuge Association mourns U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Wildlife Officer David Taylor , 38, of Scio, Oregon, who is believed to have died while helping evacuate res...

The National Wildlife Refuge Association has named Friends of Heinz Refuge the recipient of the 2 026 O'Brien Prize for Refuge Friends . The $7,500 award will support the Friends' new Fiel...

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Please send a message to your members of Congress today and urge them to support $761 million for the National Wildlife Refuge System in FY2027.

Discover the 2026 Wildlife Refuge Awards nominations, honoring outstanding refuge managers, volunteers, and advocates dedicated to wildlife conservation. Submit your nominations today.

Birdwatching gives you the perfect triad of skills to slow your cognitive decline and experience healthier ageing, study finds

USFWS has launched a review of the National Wildlife Refuge and Fish Hatchery Systems. Here’s what’s being reviewed and how to submit input.

Most small birds are lucky to make it to ten years of age. Bigger birds, however, can live much longer. Here’s the story of the oldest known bird on planet Earth.

The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 National Wildlife Refuge Awards , a beloved tradition recognizing exceptional contributions to the Nationa...

Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies spending bill— and while it wasn’t the slash-and-burn bill the President ha...

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The National Wildlife Refuge Association is honored to announce the appointment of Lynn Scarlett as Chair of its Board of Directors . The decision was made during the Refuge Association’s June 2025...

The Senate wants to force the sale of up to 3 million acres of public land. Tell your Senators: protect our conservation legacy—keep public lands in public hands.

Tell Congress to reject the President’s proposed 22% cut to the National Wildlife Refuge System. Add your voice now to protect wildlife and national wildlife refuges

Submit your public comment today to stop a rule that would weaken protections for endangered species and their habitat. Deadline May 19th, 2025.

Schedule F threatens to fire career refuge managers and conservation staff without cause. Submit your comment today and help stop this attack on science and public service.

As Public Service Recognition Week shines a light on the value of federal service, the National Wildlife Refuge Association is warning that the very people who protect our nation’s wildlife and public...