Statement of Purpose
The Friends are people like you who love Caddo Lake and recognize the importance and value of the Caddo Lake NWR as habitat for migratory birds and other native wildlife and plants.
The purpose of the Friends Group is to promote awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System. In particular, Friends take care of outreach, special events, and operating needs for which the US Fish & Wildlife Service may not be budgeted.
The mission of the Friends Group is to work with the community to educate, conserve, protect, and enhance native fish and wildlife habitats within the Caddo Lake NWR for the continuing benefit of the American people.
We are committed to helping the Service maintain and improve the refuge for the enjoyment and benefit of all -- and ensuring that this irreplaceable ecological treasure is here for future generations.
Click here to see a copy of the Friends Bylaws as revised on 07/26/2008.
Click here to see a copy of the Friends IRS Determination Letter dated 09/17/2007.
Click here to see a copy of the Friends Sales Tex Exemption Certificate. |
Friends Accomplishments
Educational Outreach
Healthy Habitats at Caddo Lake
Over 2000 local children served during 2010-2011 school year by Friends volunteers and staff funded by the CO-OP grant program at Texas Parks &Wildlife Department.
• Ages 3-7 (grades pre-K through 2): Growing Up Wild
• Ages 8-12 (grades 3 through 6): Junior Master Gardener
• Ages 13-14 (grades 7 & 8): Water quality monitoring
• Ages 15-19 (high school): Invasive species/native plants
zzzz animals
 
Special Events
• Gone Fishing
• National Public Lands Day observations
• Free & WILD AT Caddo Lake
• Ding Darling Exhibit at Michelson Museum
• Cinco de Mayo (Marshall)
• World Wetland Day events
• Earth Day Dallas
Development of visitation assets and features
• Visitor Center & store
• Nature observation trails
• Bird blinds
• Waypoint stopover for paddling trail
• Scouting use area
 
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