Friends of the Trinity River Refuge

In July of 2000, a group of volunteers at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge created the Friends of Trinity River Refuge. The group is extremely committed to preserving and enhancing the Refuge through conservation, research, and education. The group, which has received nonprofit 501(c)3 status, serves as the liaison between the Refuge and the public. Their membership represents the diverse users of the Refuge and interested public which includes hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, farmers, and ranchers. They have contributed time, money, and material to support and complete various projects on the Refuge. Future projects include hiking trails, new interpretive signs, new accessible fishing pier, habitat management including exotic control, and assisting with wildlife surveys and studies.

Mission Statement

To support, expand, promote, and enhance the Refuge and its use for recreational, educational, and scientific research purposes. To accomplish this mission the Friends will:

• Serve in a cooperative partnership with Refuge management to provide funds, volunteer labor, and in-kind resources as required to meet the needs and goals of the Refuge.
• Promote public awareness of and participation in conservation goals and activities on the Refuge through educational, scientific, civic, and charitable activities.
• Provide assistance to Refuge personnel on projects to develope and improve the Refuge's visitor programs and public use facilities.
• Serve as an advocate for the acquisition of wetlands and associated habitats within the Lower Trinity River Floodplain.

		Friends making the public aware one event at a time!
Renee O'Connor, Lisa Holmes and Barbara Tilton. Photo credit: USFWS.			Pat and Shannon Tompkins. Photo credit: USFWS.
		Sue and Jerrel Davison. Photo credit: USFWS.
Paul Newton receiving 1000 hour pin from Regional Director Benjamin Tuggle. Photo credit: USFWS.			Volunteers working @ Butterfly Garden. Photo credit: USFWS.
		Earth Day. Photo credit: USFWS.
		"A community working together to preserve the environment"
Earth Day Tent Crew. Photo credit: USFWS.			Butterfly Garden Weeding Crew. Photo credit: USFWS.

Contact Us

For more information on Friends of Trinity River Refuge, please contact: Friends of Trinity River Refuge, P.O. Box 12, Liberty, Texas 77575, Telephone at (281) 576-2765, or at Friends of Trinity River Refuge.