The NWRA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, national membership organization, established in 1975. The NWRA’s mission is to protect, enhance and expand the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), lands and waters set aside by the American people to conserve our country’s diverse wildlife heritage. Over the years we have worked to make the Refuge System stronger and better able to address the growing challenges of conserving wildlife in our country.
Urge Congress to Help Refuges Deal with Climate Change
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Refuges are already seeing the impacts of Climate Change from melting sea ice in the Arctic to rising sea levels and stronger storms on our coastal refuges to changing ranges of species - its here and its up to us to help wildlife adapt.
Please contact your U.S. Representative and urge him or her to support the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) so refuges are able to help species adapt to changing climates!
Please Take Action as soon as possible - the House of Representatives is expected to vote by Friday June 26, 2009!
Urge Senate to support House Refuge System funding level for FY 2010!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The House has recommended a $40 million increase to the Refuge System budget for next year, fiscal year 2010 (FY10) for a total of $503 million. Although this number is less than our original ask -- $514 million -- it is a wonderful increase for the System, especially in these tough budget times! Unfortunately, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies has recommended only $488.6 million - $14.4 million less than the House.
We need your help to ensure the higher House number is adopted in the final bill!
NWRA Refuge Action Network
Welcome to the NWRA's "Take Action" Web page! With this Take Action page, the NWRA has made it easier than ever to contact your elected officials and government decision-makers.
The Refuge Action Network (RAN) allows refuge advocates like you to make your voice heard on refuge issues by using this free service. RAN is a fast, easy and effective way for you to make a difference.
While Washington, DC, may seem far away, Congress and regulatory agencies are making decisions every day that affect your refuge and the Refuge System. Legislators want to hear from their constituents. They want to know that real voters in their districts stand behind the positions advocated by the National Wildlife Refuge Association.
By communicating with members of Congress to explain how federal government policies impact the National Wildlife Refuge System, you become a vital link between Washington, DC, and your local refuge.
If this is your first time visiting the new Take Action section of our Web site, click the "Sign Up" button above to register. If you've already registered, you can log in by entering your email address and password in the "Member Login" box on the right.
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