Mission & Vision

Background

Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges (FFRWR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to support Colorado’s two largest National Wildlife Refuges, Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMANWR) and Rocky Flats (RFNWR) National Wildlife Refuges. FFRWR is part of the National Wildlife Refuge Association & Coalition of Refuge Friends & Advocates. These “Friends” groups raise funds for education programs, habitat restoration, community partnerships, and special outreach events. Each year, we set a variety of goals to support of our refuges. Those range from advocating for more support for our refuges to funding bus rides to the refuge for low-income students to hosting special fishing programs. The Friends Group also raises funds for refuge programs by running the store in the Visitor Center, Nature’s Nest, and by hosting an annual fundraising dinner and Silent Auction.

MISSION STATEMENT

To support and advocate for the conservation and restoration of Rocky Mountain Arsenal and Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuges and provide opportunities for the public to experience wildlife near a major metropolitan area in the form of volunteering, events, environmental education, and more.

VISION STATEMENT

FFRWR envisions A space rich in natural and intercultural diversity that furthers environmental education and recreation for Front Range communities.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges (FFRWR) serve as a supporter and advocate for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and provide support for programs and projects intended to enhance refuge management goals. Each year, FFRWR set a variety of goals in support of our refuges. Those range from funding bus rides to the refuge for low-income school students to hosting special nature photography tours or fishing programs. Please join us as we work with and for the Refuges we love!