Urban Wildlife Conservation Program Strategic Plan

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Urban Wildlife Conservation Program Strategic Plan
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Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most ambitious urban conservation projects in the nation. Established in 2012, we are just getting started on what will be a decades-long journey of transformation. As you visit, we invite you, your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy our...
National Wildlife Refuge
Albuquerque,NM
Minnesota River in foreground with brown marsh grasses covered in fog in background.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a thriving urban refuge where nature connects people, communities and wildlife. Where diverse communities are welcomed through meaningful connections, educational opportunities and recreational experiences, while conserving wildlife habitat in the...
National Wildlife Refuge
Bloomington,MN
Carver,MN
Aerial view looking down on two kayakers in a marsh with lots of green aquatic vegetation on surface, green forest in background
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
The Detroit River has long served the United States and Canada as a vital transportation corridor and center for industries that helped forge the economies of both nations. As a result of this growth, the river and its ecosystem have paid a high price for human progress. Indeed, in our mind and in...
National Wildlife Refuge
Trenton,MI
Four bison walking in the prairie with the Denver skyline in the background
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Welcome to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, it's free to visit! Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of...
National Wildlife Refuge
Commerce City,CO
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Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Located in the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is one of only a handful of urban national wildlife refuges across the country. Situated within the floodplain of the Tualatin River, the refuge supports some of the most abundant and varied wildlife in the...
National Wildlife Refuge
Sherwood,OR
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Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Located just north of Vancouver, Washington, the refuge is a unique retreat to nature nestled between the Columbia River and the town of Ridgefield.
National Wildlife Refuge
Ridgefield,WA
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System, a network of lands set aside for the benefit of native wildlife and plants. Established in 1972 through local activism, the refuge protects habitat for the benefit of both...
National Wildlife Refuge
Philadelphia,PA
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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the nation with more than 145,000 acres of land where visitors can unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings.
National Wildlife Refuge
Boynton Beach,FL
Program
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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 560 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Program
Washington,DC
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The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations by: ensuring long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations, increasing socioeconomic benefits derived from birds,...
Program
Washington,DC