Friends of the Refuge Headwaters

The Friends of the Refuge Headwaters (FORH) is a volunteer organization made up of people who support the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. FORH is based in Winona, MN, but draw members from the surrounding area as well. FOHR hosts activities throughout the year that bring people out to the refuge (paddling, fishing, bird-watching), assist refuge staff with biological surveys, and educate and advocate on behalf of the refuge. 

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Non-Governmental Organizations

Here we partner with a wider variety of other organizations on projects to meet shared conservation goals.

Friends of the Refuge Headwaters

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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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