Friends of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Results
RESULTS
Balancing Support for Nature and People
At the Red River Wildlife Refuge, wildlife and people are the focus. Balancing conservation with recreation opportunities is a priority at all national wildlife refuges when compatible with the goals of a particular refuge.
“The overarching goal of our wildlife-dependent recreation policy is to enhance wildlife- dependent recreation opportunities and access to quality visitor experiences on refuges while managing refuges to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.”
The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 identifies six priority recreational uses (hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, environmental education and interpretation). These activities are priorities on every refuge, if found compatible with the refuge's statutory purposes.
Project Examples
WILDLIFE
Habitat Restoration Project
This is a story about a pecan orchard that is slowly being converted to native habitat and two of the volunteers that are working to make that happen.
CONSERVATION
Gardening with a Purpose
The grounds surrounding the Visitors Center are an example of a habitat restoration project designed to showcase native plants.
CULTURE
Canoe Project
A Caddo Parish couple say they stumbled on a rare piece of history while riding around near Red River.
EDUCATION
Story Trail
Most children naturally connect with animals. Reading stories about animals while walking along a trail and spending time outdoors with their family or guardian should create a memorable experience for children.
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