2024 Virginia Junior Duck Stamp Contest Results

We are excited to announce the 2024 Virginia Junior Duck Stamp Contest results! Click the link or go to the Library tab to see the winners. 

Map of trail closed on OB. Part of Easy Road is closed for Bald Eagle nesting
Trail Closed for Eagle Nesting

The eagles on Easy Road have started nesting. Therefore part of that trail will be closed until the eaglets fledge in the summer. Please respect the boundary and do not cross. A map of the trail closure is provided. 

Twenty miles south of Washington, D.C., where the Potomac meets the Occoquan River, lies Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge: an oasis for migratory birds and busy city residents seeking a quiet escape from development.


Summer Internships - Apply Now!

We are taking applications for internships starting in the summer. More information and how to apply can be found in the links below!

  1. Biology - Invasive Species Member (https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1072497)
  2. Visitor Services - FWS Career Discovery Internship Program - Visitor Services (https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-listing)
    1. To search for it type the title above or type in #439 in the search bar.
  3. Maintenance - FWS Maintenance Fellowship (https://mobilizegreen.bamboohr.com/careers/616)

Visit Us

There is so much to see at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, all year-round! Check out what our refuge has to offer before visiting, and be sure to prepare for the elements, so you can make the most out of your trip. See the link below to learn more about our rules and regulations and visiting the refuge.

Our Visitor Information Center is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm. 

Location and Contact Information

      Junior Duck Stamp Winners!

      Here is the list of the 2024 Virginia Junior Duck Stamp Contest Winners!

      About Us

      Learn more about our mission, purpose and history on our About Us page.

      What We Do

      Learn about our management practices, comprehensive conservation planning, research projects, and more on the What We Do page.

      Our Species

      The diverse upland and wetland habitats of Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge support a wide variety of resident and migratory wildlife, including over 200 species of birds, 79 species of butterflies, and 77 species of Dragonflies and Damselflies. Visit the link below to learn more about the species that call Occoquan Bay home!

      Get Involved

      Interested in getting involved with what we do at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge? Visit the link below to learn more.

      Projects and Research

      Management of Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge is focused primarily on protecting habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with help from dedicated volunteers, conducts several ongoing surveys to monitor the wildlife and vegetation on the refuge, and ensure the refuge is meeting its conservation goals.  Visit our Projects and Research page to learn more.