Welcome to Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Throughout time, this sheltered valley known as Browns Park has been and remains a place for wildlife and people. Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was formally established in 1963 by Public Land Order 4973 under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act and the Refuge Recreation Act, the purposes of Browns Park NWR are to provide sanctuary for migratory birds, protect natural resources, conserve endangered and threatened species, and offer fish and wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities. Wildlife, solitude, scenic beauty, and cultural history combine to make the refuge a national treasure.

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Diamond Breaks rising over the Green River Photo: Nat Baker