From The Editor

Summertime and more folks are on the road again visiting family and friends, state and national parks—and our national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. This issue features stunning photos by Friends of refuges from Hawaii to the east coast. Friends mentors have been on the road again as well; enjoy photos from their visits to Maine and California. 

Vacation time means that we also have the opportunity to meet with our elected officials as the House and Senate take recess. We have included tips for inviting your Congress members to visit your site and an example of a compelling story that can help you compose your own story to tell once those representatives arrive at your refuge or hatchery. On the subject of advocacy, “meet” Libby Marking, the new Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy for the National Wildlife Refuge Association. 

Finally, read about CORFA and fellow Friends meeting with USFWS Director Martha Williams, participate in a CORFA online questionnaire, and see what webinars are on the calendar for the next few months. It’s another jam-packed issue for you to enjoy! 

Sue Hix 
Editor, The Link 
Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge 

• Happy Trails to You – At a Nearby National Wildlife Refuge

• Is Mentoring in Your Future?

• Summertime Is Advocacy Time – and YOU Can Be an Advocate

• One Friend’s Story – By Ian Bergemann, President, Friends of Outer Island NWR (CT)

• Meet Libby Marking, Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy - NWRA

• Friends and CORFA Meet with USFWS Director Williams

• Help Set the Direction for CORFA

• Previews of Coming Webinars