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White pelicans at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: Barbara Wheeler

Service Statement on Illegal Occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

January 11, 2016

Thanks for your concern regarding the situation at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. All FWS staff and volunteers are safe and accounted for. We hope this can be resolved peacefully and that the refuge will soon be safe for staff and visitors again. In the meantime, the refuge will remain closed until further notice. The FBI is the lead law enforcement agency moving forward. They will post latest updates here as they become available: http://www.flashalertbend.net/

Snow geese at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Credit: Marvin De Jong

Super Bird Fests at National Wildlife Refuges

January 12, 2015

New birder or old hand? No matter. It’s hard not to be moved by the sight of more birds erupting in flight than you’ve ever seen in your life. National wildlife refuges make great festival sites because so many of these special places are located along the country’s key migratory bird routes. Many festivals coincide with spring or fall migration. Here are some great refuge bird festivals to catch in 2016. The National Wildlife Refuge System protects natural habitat for America's treasured wildlife species.
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A coyote in hoar frost at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming. Credit: Tom Koerner / USFWS

National Wildlife Refuges: Conserving the Future for all Americans

January 8, 2015

The refuge system provides unparalleled opportunities for people of all ages in every state to experience the great outdoors and all it has to offer, while ensuring we pass on our spectacular wildlife heritage to our children and grandchildren. Learn about some of the unique animals and plants that refuges protect and what else these places have to offer in the latest issue of Refuge Update.
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