Laysan Albatross, the most abundant bird at Midway

Purposes, Mission and Interim Goals

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge will be managed to maintain and restore its natural biological diversity; to provide for the conservation and management of fish and wildlife and their habitats within refuge boundaries; to fulfill international fish and wildlife treaty obligations; to provide opportunities for scientific research, environmental education, and compatible wildlife-dependent recreational activities; and to recognize and maintain the historical significance of Midway Atoll (Executive Order 13022).

Mission

To preserve, protect and restore the biological diversity and historic resources of Midway Atoll, while providing opportunity for wildlife-dependent recreation, education and scientific research.

Interim Goals:

1. Manage for the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species of animals and plants.

2. Restore and manage habitat, including the remediation of impacts from prior human use, and to support healthy populations of native plants and animals.

3. Protect and maintain the natural diversity of marine habitats and their associated animal and plant communities.

4. Operate and maintain facilities, in an environmentally sensitive manner.

5. Provide opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation, education and scientific research.

6. Preserve and interpret the unique historical resources of Midway Atoll.