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Welcome

Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1995 to preserve and protect natural resources associated with the Waquoit Bay area for the protection of waterfowl and protection of wildlife. Located in the towns of Mashpee and Falmouth, this refuge will total 5,871 acres when complete, only a small percentage of which will be owned by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Currently, 335 acres are in FWS ownership. Managed through a unique partnership among nine Federal, State and private conservation groups, this Cape Cod refuge preserves thousands of acres of magnificent salt marshes, cranberry bogs, Atlantic white cedar swamps, freshwater marshes, and a vernal pool.

"The Entrance to Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge off Red Brook Road on to Great Hay Road is closed to vehicle traffic until further notice due to a washed out water control structure."

What's New on the Refuge

Osprey nest repaired by the Friends of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (pdf - 288KB)

New England Cottontail: Rabbit at risk article - NEW!

Another New England Cottontail Story

Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp Program - Get Your Kids Involved Today!

Service Example Protects Local Firefighters

Please register at www.waquoitbayreserve.org ; Walk-ins welcome. Free. For additional information please contact Joan Muller at 508-457-0495 x107 or Laurie Tompkins at x10