Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge

Keeping up with climate change climate change
Climate change includes both global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. Though there have been previous periods of climatic change, since the mid-20th century humans have had an unprecedented impact on Earth's climate system and caused change on a global scale.

Learn more about climate change and sea level rise necessitates strong partnerships for the successful operation of the Cedar Keys NWR. We find partners in higher education institutions, civic and conservation groups, state agencies, and our Friends of Refuges. With budgets dwindling and staff reduction, our many partners are more highly valued than ever.

The mission of the Friends of Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges is to provide active advocacy and physical support for the successful stewardship of the Refuges.

In order to support this stewardship, the Friends of Lower Suwannee will promote awareness of these refuges, their habitats and their work, assist the scientific conservation and preservation efforts of the refuges, and advocate responsible habitat use. Thus education, volunteering, and advocacy will be the primary activities of this organization. Funds will be generated to accomplish this goal.