Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge

Refuges deploy a host of scientifically sound management tools to address biological challenges. These tools span active water management to wilderness character monitoring, all aimed at ensuring a balanced conservation approach to benefit both wildlife and people.  At this field station our conservation tool box includes: 

• Planning – Comprehensive Conservation Plan 
• Climate Resilience  
• Compatibility Determinations 
• Invasive Species 
• Inventory and Monitoring 
• Law Enforcement 
• Recreation Management 
• Species Research 

Comprehensive Conservation Planning

The purpose of a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) is to specify a management direction for the refuge for the next 15 years. The goals, objectives, and strategies for improving refuge conditions—including the types of habitat we will provide, partnership opportunities and management actions needed to achieve desired conditions – are described in the CCP. Since staff at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge administers Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Comprehensive Conservation Plan is a combined document covering the two sites. Please email us to request a copy of this document.