Kodiak Refuge is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources an their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

Refuge Vision
Brown bear, fish, and other wildlife populations will continue to thrive on Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in their natural diversity, living in pristine habitats. Refuge management will blend public and private partners in a dynamic alliance that fulfills the purposes and goals of Kodiak Refuge. The Refuge will provide a lasting legacy of resource stewardship for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations. 

Current NEPA and Planning Projects

• After completion of the Revised Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in 2007, implementation of the revised plan was initiated, including revision of the 1987 Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Management Plan for Commercial Fisheries Activities.A revision of this plan, Commercial Fisheries Support Facilities Management Plan has now been completed. In addition, a revised Compatibility Determination for Commercial Fishing was also been prepared. 

• On November 4, 2010, the refuge manager signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (pdf - 1.4mb) finalizing the “Draft Environmental Assessment for Integrated Pest Management of Invasive Plants on Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge and Vicinity” (pdf - 2.2mb). The FONSI includes a summary of public comments received on the EA and our responses.