Threatened Species

Landmark Expansion For 4 National Wildlife Refuges With Help From The National Wildlife Refuge Association

Landmark Expansion For 4 National Wildlife Refuges With Help From The National Wildlife Refuge Association

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently shared some good news for conservation efforts throughout the United States. Four national wildlife refuges have been expanded, protecting up to 1.13 million acres of newly protected wildlife habitat across New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas. This announcement is particularly exciting for the National Wildlife Refuge Association, which played a significant role in expanding two critical refuges in Texas - Aransas and Big Boggy NWRs. The other two refuges that received expansions are Roanoke River NWR in North Carolina and Muleshoe NWR, which spans the border between New Mexico and Texas.

Celebrating Endangered Species Day: Nurturing Wildlife in the National Wildlife Refuge System

Celebrating Endangered Species Day: Nurturing Wildlife in the National Wildlife Refuge System

Happy Endangered Species Day! On this special day dedicated to endangered species, we gather to celebrate the profound significance of the National Wildlife Refuge System. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act—a milestone that underscores our commitment to protecting and preserving our imperiled wildlife. As we explore the importance of these national wildlife refuges, we find inspiration in the teachings of those who have urged us to embrace a land ethic—a transformative perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness and intrinsic value of all species. Let us delve into the significance of the Refuge System and the crucial role it plays in nurturing species, especially those threatened and endangered.

Proposed Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area: A Partnership Driven Approach

Proposed Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area: A Partnership Driven Approach

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is embarking on an ambitious new effort to establish a Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area. If successful, a new conservation area would allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to work with willing landowners to protect the lands most important to our water and wildlife in one of the most biologically diverse regions in our country.

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Let's Celebrate Polar Bear Week By Protecting Polar Bears & Their Habitat

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Let's Celebrate Polar Bear Week By Protecting Polar Bears & Their Habitat

This week is Polar Bear Week - a great way to celebrate this iconic, magnificent, and unfortunately threatened species. Prior to my current job as the President of the National Wildlife Refuge Association, I served as the Alaska Regional Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. As part of that job, I was appointed by both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama as the United States Polar Bear Commissioner.