What We Do

Green River National Wildlife Refuge is still in the acquisition phase, meaning the Service created a Conservation Partnership Area (CPA), an area within which they will work with willing sellers or partners to purchase or protect land as opportunities and funding allow. 

Private landowners’ rights are not affected by the CPA or the refuge. Landowners have no obligation to sell their land or otherwise participate. This is a long-term effort that may take decades to complete. The number of willing sellers and availability of funding will determine the timeline for completing the purchase of approximately 24,000 acres for the refuge.

Are you a landowner within the CPA who is interested in learning more about land acquisition opportunities? If so, we would like to hear from you! Please contact our office at 270-527-5770

Management and Conservation

The Green River National Wildlife Refuge conserves lands within the floodplain of the Ohio and Green Rivers and portions of their surrounding landscapes for current and future generations. Refuge lands and waters are managed for fish and wildlife populations with an emphasis on the management of waterfowl and other migratory birds and improve water quality within the watershed. As lands are acquired, the refuge will continue to expand outdoor recreational opportunities.