The Friends of Aransas National Wildlife was founded in October of 1997. We are people who care about the Refuge and want to help the US Fish and Wildlife Service with their mission of protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat. With 501 (c) (3) Not for Profit status we have grown to approximately 100 members. 

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Friends of Aransas and Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge

Other Partners

Here are just a few of our National Partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

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Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Sponsorship of grants
  • Cooperative Agreements

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