Mission: to provide assistance to the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge programs and to enhance awareness and appreciation of the Refuge.

Goals and Actions

We are an independent, non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization officially recognized on July 20, 2000 and are dedicated to:

• Promoting the conservation of the natural resources of the Refuge, 
• Fostering public understanding and appreciation of the Refuge, 
• Engaging in activities that will assist the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge meet its mandates,
• Providing educational opportunities, and
• Increasing public awareness, involvement, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Refuge. 

Some of the goals and actions we take to meet our mission include:

• Nature Notes weekly radio broadcast, 
• Regular newsletters, 
• Maintaining the Friends Website and Facebook page, 
• Organizing the Wings over Willapa Festival in September, and
• Presenting environmental education curriculum in 4th grade classrooms in six schools in Pacific County.

For more information on the Board’s operation, please follow the links to these documents. Read our Bylaws