Dr. Molly Krival has contributed more than 7,000 volunteer hours over the past 15 years to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, Fla. The refuge is located on the subtropical barrier of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico and is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. It is world famous for its spectacular wading bird populations. At the refuge, Dr. Krival serves as a rover and leads weekly tours to help visitors appreciate the beauty of the refuge.
Dr. Krival volunteers as a mentor to community-based refuge "friends" groups which seek to strengthen relationships with citizens in local communities and encourages public involvement in refuges. As part of this effort, Dr. Krival teaches an annual training course on how to work with community-based organizations.
She was named the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
