Tag: NWR

May 14, 2021

Bison reintroduction considered in Montana refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering reintroducing bison to the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in central Montana, beginning with consulting with tribes and other stakeholders about...

April 16, 2018

Bill reauthorizing refuge volunteers passes Senate

Senators passed the Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act (H.R. 3979) on April 9, following its passage by the House of Representatives in December. It will now go to President Trump...

November 17, 2017

TWS signs letter supporting refuge volunteers

At the beginning of November, 16 organizations, including The Wildlife Society, signed a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal...

March 14, 2017

National Wildlife Refuge System celebrates 114th birthday

The National Wildlife Refuge System is celebrating its 114th Birthday on Mar. 14. On this date in 1903, President Teddy Roosevelt signed an executive order to establish Pelican Island in...