The National Wildlife Refuge Association is an impactful conservation organization dedicated to protecting, promoting, and enhancing the 850 million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System, the largest network of lands and waters preserved for wildlife conservation worldwide. Based in Washington, DC, they vigilantly monitor policies and legislation that could compromise the integrity of the Refuge System while advocating for initiatives that advance wildlife conservation. The National Wildlife Refuge Association focuses on funding, management, and strategic growth of the Refuge System, and also promotes programs that optimize its conservation impact.

Thanks to their advocacy efforts, appropriations levels for the Refuge System have steadily increased, and they have successfully defended important settlement agreements in court. In addition, the association actively engages in science-based land protection to safeguard sensitive lands within and beyond the Refuge System, contributing to the protection of vast landscapes that are crucial for wildlife corridors and watershed restoration. To build a strong constituency for wildlife, the National Wildlife Refuge Association unites refuge advocates, hunters, birders, anglers, ranchers, students, and other conservation nonprofits, creating a collective voice to support the National Wildlife Refuge System.

They also work closely with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help achieve the conservation mission of protecting endangered species, biological diversity, and the wildlife that call the Refuge System home.

Through partnerships and advocacy, the association mobilizes thousands of refuge advocates to address the challenges faced by the Refuge System. Their goal is to give wildlife a voice on Capitol Hill, fighting against policies and legislation that threaten the integrity of the Refuge System, while also supporting programs that maximize its conservation impact. For those who wish to support wildlife conservation, the National Wildlife Refuge Association offers various avenues such as monthly giving, memorial and tribute giving, legacy giving, and one-time donations.

By supporting the National Wildlife Refuge Association, you are contributing to the conservation of America's wildlife heritage and ensuring its preservation for future generations