Friends of the Refuge - Mississippi River Pools 7 & 8

The Friends of the Refuge Mississippi River Pools 7 & 8 (FOR78) support the La Crosse District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The mission of FOR78 is to serve as a bridge between the refuge and the surrounding communities. FOR78 is dedicated to building awareness, enjoyment and support of the refuge through: engagement, environmental experiences, education and habitat enhancement. 

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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 - Mississippi River Pools 7 & 8

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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Partnership Services

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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

To find out more about how our partner provides services view our partner services below.

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