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DOI Bans Single-Use Plastics on All Public Lands
The Department of the Interior, or DOI, has announced a phaseout of single-use plastics — not only in national parks, but across the hundreds of millions of acres of public lands that the department manages…
Read MoreWorld Ocean Day
World Ocean Day is celebrated each year on June 8th, and while we may not be able to learn about Ocean conservation by visiting one of the Marine or Coastal Refuges in person, we certainly can “dive” in to a virtual hands-on experience…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons YOU should buy a Duck Stamp!
Every June, hunters, birders, conservationists and stamp collectors celebrate the sale of the new Federal and Junior Duck Stamps. Here are some reasons why YOU should put your stamp on conservation and purchase a Duck Stamp annually…
Read MoreThe #1 Wichita Mountains Scenic Byway is Oklahoma’s Prettiest Drive
It’d be nearly impossible to find a single resident of Southwest Oklahoma that didn’t know about the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge,…
Read MoreBats Save US $1 Billion in Crop Damages By Eating Insects
6/4/22 – Bats Save US $1 Billion in Crop Damages By Eating Insects. Bats are important animals that face numerous threats every day. Bat conservation is a priority for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Citizens can also contribute to the cause. (photo: bat by S. Hodge) Read the article→
Read MoreCamping and Trekking the Wichita Mountain
11/19/21 – Camping and Trekking the Wichita Mountains. Brett, a blogger/vlogger, writes about the weird and interesting places he explores throughout the USA. In November he and his dog Sammy visited the WMWR. Read the article→
Read MoreLunkers in the Refuge
6/2/22 – Lunkers in the Refuge. Lakes within the Refuge were recently touted as not only being clear but also containing lunkers, which as any angler will tell you, are truly a fun catch. Read the article→
Read MoreHelp us keep wildlife wild! Never paint a live turtle, including its shell.
Turtles grow between its scutes (the plates that make up a turtle’s external shell), so paint can impede the growth and health of a turtle. Additionally, chemical toxins may enter the turtle’s bloodstream through their shell, and noxious fumes can impair respiration. Read the full article from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service→
Read MoreAlthough the WMWR isn’t an official Dark Skies location, the staff have put many strategies in place to reduce light pollution.
Although the WMWR isn’t an official Dark Skies location, the staff have put many strategies in place to reduce light pollution. These types of efforts not only help humans see the stars better, they help migrating birds as well. What can you do to limit light pollution in your own backyard? Read the full article→
Read MoreStudies show you can increase motivation, learning, creativity, and flow and decrease anxiety and depression by spending time in nature.
Studies show you can increase motivation, learning, creativity, and flow and decrease anxiety and depression by spending time in nature. We knew our Friends had it going on! Watch the video→
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