Refuge System Partners

 

Amerifish Corporation
www.oldhamcounty.com/fhnb/information.html
Partnership promotes fishing for the disabled through cooperative activities such as the Fishing Has No Boundaries program
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
www.aza.org
Partnership promotes the conservation of plants and animals, through environmental education, in order to demonstrate the value of native species
Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS)
www.bassmaster.com
Partnership promotes the improvement, enhancement and protection of fisheries habitat and related activities on refuge lands
Center for Plant Conservation
www.mobot.org/CPC
Partnership involves cooperation in implementing outreach and education initiatives around the conservation of native species that are federally listed as endangered or threatened
Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement (CARE)
CARE is a diverse coalition of conservation and recreation organizations working since 1996 to secure increased funding for the Refuge System.
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
www.ducks.org
Partnership works to protect and properly manage wetlands, wetland habitats to optimize wildlife habitat condition
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
www.nfwf.org
Congress created the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in 1984 to benefit the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. The Foundation awards funds to projects benefiting conservation education, habitat protection and restoration and natural resource management. Federal and private funds contributed to the Foundation are awarded as challenge grants to on-the-ground conservation projects.
National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
www.nra.org
Partnership works to develop a framework for the NRA and its affiliates to cooperatively plan and accomplish projects that are mutually beneficial for the FWS and the NRA
National Hispanic Environmental Council
www.nheec.org
Partnership promotes environmental education initiatives in natural resources management and conservation to Hispanic and other diverse groups, including outreach efforts to Hispanic communities and organizations about the FWS's mission, and also engaging Hispanic participation in the FWS's workforce
National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council
www.lewisandclark200.org
Partnership between the Departments of Transportation, Agriculture, Army, Education and Interior to commemorate the bicentennial of Lewis' and Clark's Corps of Discovery Expedition from 1804 to 1806, and to enhance awareness and understanding of this historic expedition
National Speleological Society
www.caves.org
Partnership works to recognize contributions that Society volunteers can provide on behalf of cave resources and to encourage their future participation in preservation of these resources
National Wild Turkey Federation
www.nwtf.org

Partnership works to maintain and enhance the productivity of wild turkeys and their natural habitats where consistent with wildlife management goals on refuge lands
National Wildlife Refuge Association
www.refugenet.org
Partnership works to raise public awareness about refuges, nurture and expand refuge support groups and conduct other collaborative initiatives
North American Nature Photography Association
www.nanpa.org
Partnership promotes compatible and ethical use of refuge lands for nature photography; works to resolve issues of mutual concern; collaborates on programs and publications, interpretive materials, media outreach, etc.
Refuge Support Groups
Partnerships exist between 220 refuges and local refuge support (Friends) groups around the country; Friends groups assist in raising funds, conducting biological and education programs and providing volunteer support
Safari Club International
www.safariclub.org
Partnership works to conserve fish and wildlife and the habitats and ecosystems on which they depend, with an emphasis on increasing public awareness
Trout Unlimited, Inc.
www.tu.org/index.asp
Partnership works to improve cold-water habitat and management of trout and salmon populations
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
www.gmfsh.state.nm.us/PageMill_
TExt/Hunting/wafwahome.html
Partnership works to improve and maintain sage grouse populations and their habitat
Wildlife Forever
www.wildlifeforever.org
Partnership promotes cooperation for the benefit of fish, wildlife and habitat resources through information and outreach efforts
Walt Disney Company
www.disney.com
Partnership provides a foundation to work together on issues of common interest which the cooperators can jointly plan and carry out mutually beneficial programs and activities consistent with their missions
Wildlife Habitat Council
www.wildlifehc.org
Partnership works to protect and restore wildlife and native plant habitats, and increase appreciation and awareness of wildlife issues

 

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