OUR MISSION

To foster
understanding, appreciation and conservation
of native fish, wildlife and plants
located at
Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuges
and
To assist USF&WS in
providing opportunities and programs
for environmental education and interpretation,
and for wildlife-dependent recreation.

A. Provide wildlife conservation and environmental education to schools, community residents, governmental agencies, and the visiting public.

B. Promote outdoor recreational opportunities.

C. Provide advocacy for the Refuge as needed.

D. Develop history relating to Native Americans, early explorers, settlers, and area geological events and develop interpretive displays.

E. Nurture relationships and partnerships with other agencies & organizations with similar goals

F. Develop fundraising and membership strategies.

G. Establish a new visitors' center

Our Mission is to:

• provide outreach to the community to encourage use of public lands
• emphasize the need for personal involvement in protecting our natural resources
• educate current students in the protection of natural resources for future generations
• promote understanding of the complex interactions between air, water, soil, insects, and animals which affect all our lives
• provide outdoor science activities to illustrate these interactions