Founded in 2002 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the Friends of the Potomac River Refuges promotes conservation, awareness, and appreciation of the wildlife and habitats of the Potomac River National Wildlife Refuge Complex and provides assistance to Refuge programs. The complex is comprised of three important sanctuaries along the Potomac River, just south of our nation's capital: Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck NWR, Occoquan Bay NWR, and Featherstone NWR.
- Assists Refuge staff with organizing and staffing Refuge events
- Advocates for the Potomac River Refuges and the National Wildlife Refuge System
- Assists with financial obligations of the Refuge
- Assists with Refuge community awareness, outreach, and conservation efforts
- Volunteer to help during Refuge events
- Volunteer to help on Friends' committees
- Support the Refuges in times of shrinking federal budgets
- Electronic subscription to receive Refuge news updates
- Invitations to special events and programs
- Opportunities to take action in preserving the wildlife in our community