coastal Wildlife Refuge Society

Supporting Northeastern North Carolina's National Wildlife Refuges

• National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center (Roanoke Island)
• Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center
• Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
• Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society is a non-profit organization established in 1989 to support northeastern North Carolina national wildlife refuges.

What is the CWRS?

Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society Volunteer Opportunities

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Alligator River Refuge
Back Bay Refuge
Cedar Island Refuge
Currituck Refuge
Edenton National Fish Hatchery
Great Dismal Swamp Refuge
Mackay Island Refuge
Mattamuskeet Refuge
Pea Island Refuge
Pocosin Lakes Refuge
Roanoke River Refuge
Swanquarter Refuge

Guided Refuge Interpretive Programs

Donations to Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society help support a variety of refuge programs and projects.

Summer Interns have three months of once-in-a-lifetime experiences!

Alligator River, Pea Island, Pocosin Lakes and Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuges offer annual intern positions. Work in the field, lead interpretive trips and learn the many facets of refuge management.  Contact Tracey Rock, Volunteer Coordinator: tracey_rock@fws.gov  252-473-1132 X 227

Support National Wildlife refuges - Be a positive voice!  Write and talk to your government leaders in support of wildlife and wildlands.  don't let the only things they hear be negative. Whether you're a hunter, photographer, fisherman, birder, hiker, or just someone who enjoys beautiful, undeveloped places, let them know there is value to protecting and preserving these important locations and resources!

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​Wings Over Water

Volunteers keep refuges running! See the variety of opportunities you have to help. 

Refuge Web Links

CWRS supports the annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival.