National Wildlife Refuge System - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service The U S Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth
The National Wildlife Refuge Association The largest mosaic of public lands and waters in the world - the National Wildlife Refuge System—is threatened by changing habitats, funding challenges, and lack of awareness about its mission and purpose
List of National Wildlife Refuges - Wikipedia As of 2022, there are 588 National Wildlife Refuges in the United States, [1] with the addition of the Green River National Wildlife Refuge [2] Refuges that have boundaries in multiple states are listed only in the state where the main visitor entrance is located
16 U. S. Code § 668dd - National Wildlife Refuge System The mission of the System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans
NWR: List of National Wildlife Refuges in Alphabetical Order . . . Many Refuges DO offer Visitor Centers with exhibits, area information, trail guides, and more Often they will have Wildlife Checklists Many, although not all, National Wildlife Refuges also offer Junior Ranger Programs with which you can earn a series of badges unique to the NWR System