Refuges

National Wildlife Refuges and Climate Change: An Assessment of Climate in Comprehensive Conservation Planning

The National Wildlife Refuge System is the nation's only system of public lands dedicated foremost to the protection of species and habitats. One of the most important challenges it faces is how to protect its wildlife and habitats in a changing …

Finding Refuge: Imperiled Species and the National Wildlife Refuge System

As the first nation to develop a formal network of protected areas, the U.S. has led the way in setting aside havens for native plants and animals. Today, our National Wildlife Refuge System includes 568 refuges-95 million acres of land and 760 …