Refuge Strong Event- environmental support meeting

Refuge Strong Event May 14th 7pm to 8pm Concordia Ballroom LaCrosse Wisconsin
Doors open at 6:15
Friends of Refuge- Mississippi River Pools 7&8
Learn how to take steps to support the Refuge

We are inviting environmental groups to discuss problems, create plans, and seek ways to network more effectively. Multiple experts and volunteers will provide brief narratives with time for questions and answers. Learn about current data about local staff, budgets, and closing offices. Learn how to be Refuge Strong.

We are the Friends group for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge – La Crosse District. The La Crosse District is one of four districts in the 261-mile-long Refuge and encompasses Refuge properties between lock and dam # 6 in Trempealeau and lock and dam # 8 in Genoa. The waters between these dams are Pool 7 and Pool 8.
Our mission is to serve as a bridge between the Refuge and the surrounding communities. We are dedicated to building awareness, enjoyment and support of the Refuge through; engagement, environmental experiences, education, and habitat enhancement.
The Board of FOR78 is starting an advocacy group to support our Refuge and staff during these times of decreasing staff, slashing budgets, closing of offices, and privatization of public lands.