News
Combating Understaffing On National Wildlife Refuges Throughout The Country
Refuges across the country are suffering from chronic underfunding. Due to this underfunding, staff positions are being cut, law enforcement is expected to cover thousands of acres (and in the worst-case scenario, a full state), refuges are being complexed, and important programs are being dropped.
Read MoreBarbed Wire Removal in the Avra Valley
Volunteer groups, along with Federal and State agencies, have begun barbed wire fence removal in the Avra Valley
Read MoreLower San Luis Well Update
The Refuge, Southern Arizona Quail Forever and Altar Valley Conservation Alliance paid to improve an old hand dug 50’ well that was dry. They had it dug to 245’ with the well pipe capped and waiting for further money to complete the well.
Read MoreSPOTTED AT THE REFUGE…
Buenos Aires NWWR in the news
Tucson Audubon tells about the significant connections between Buenos Aires NWR and Tucson Audubon in this story from Vermillion Flycatcher Winter 2020. Tucson Audubon and Friends of BANWR have worked to gather for many years. Thank you, Tucson Audubon!
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