Giving Voice to Our Wildlife Refuges

Giving Voice to Our Refuges

From grizzlies to gnatcatchers, red wolves to red knots, America’s wildlife depends on our National Wildlife Refuge System.

For over a century, these special places have been an important haven for our most cherished wildlife, providing essential habitat for hundreds of imperiled creatures. But in recent years, these treasures have suffered from severe budget cuts. In the northeast alone, seven refuges face an uncertain future due to inadequate funding.

Now, thanks in large part to Defenders supporters like you, help could be on the way. Over 21,000 of you have written your U.S. Representatives urging them to join the Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus. The Caucus is now more than 100 strong, giving wildlife and the places they live a stronger voice in Congress.

Find out if your Representative has joined the Caucus -- and if not, urge him or her to become a voice for wildlife by joining the Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus!