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National Wildlife Refuge Friends

Refuge Friends organizations are effective co-stewards of important natural resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System. They develop and implement projects that benefit both wildlife and people. The very existence of the National Wildlife Refuge System is credited to citizens eager to protect America’s natural resources, and refuge Friends organizations continue this legacy.
Friends of Sherburne NWR lead a youth birdwatching tour
Press Releases

NFWF Announces $15.7 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Florida

Projects funded as a part of initial investment of funds derived from settlement of criminal charges against BP and Transocean

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov.

Program

Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund

The Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund is a public-private partnership that improves natural habitats and resources for the benefit of communities, fish and wildlife in Southeast Michigan by reducing the impact of stormwater, improving water quality, and increasing the accessibility and usability of public green space and natural areas. These actions help communities prepare for changing environmental stressors, including loss of habitat, invasive species, nonpoint source pollution and other factors.
Detroit River during the fall
Federal & State Partners

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife​ supports RESTORE Colorado, a program that funds at-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects on public and private conservation lands in Colorado that have the greatest benefit for wildlife and local communities.
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Corporate Partners

Southern Company

Southern Company supports conservation programs primarily across the southeastern United States, but also beyond in support of at-risk species recovery and both landscape-scale and community-based stewardship efforts.
Southern Company logo featuring a triangular design with three colored segments—red at the top, blue on the right, and green on the left—above the words ‘Southern Company’ in gray sans-serif font.
Foundation Partners

Gates Family Foundation

The Gates Family Foundation supports the RESTORE Colorado Program, which was established to fund large-scale restoration and stewardship projects across several habitat priorities in Colorado. 
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Foundation Partners

Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation

The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation supports NFWF’s Colorado River Delta Restoration Fund and other Raise the River partner organizations.
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