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Our Mission
The Friends of Deep Fork NWR is a 501 (c)3 organization. The group was established in 2001 to provide support and services to Deep Fork NWR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Mission:
•To protect, restore and enhance the ecosystem of the Refuge;
•To foster public awareness and appreciation of the Refuge; and
•To support Refuge programs.
Goals:
•Assist with land acquisition.;
•Provide funding for educational programs and other projects consistent with the organization’s purpose.;
•To build a Visitor Center for educational purposes.
Friends Accomplishments
The Friends of Deep Fork NWR have accomplished many different tasks in the past several years. They have been instrumental in assisting the Refuge in purchasing small tracts of land that the Refuge would have no way of purchasing. Members of the Friends group provide significant hours of volunteer service to the Refuge. Whether assisting with events, refuge maintenance, or the Refuge hunting program, the Friends group is committed to helping the Refuge provide recreational opportunities for local visitors. Projects that the Friends have assisted with include: funding for the fishing dock at the Montezuma Creek pond; funding for the new pavilion and tables at the Cussetah Bottoms boardwalk area; land acquisition – several tracts.
