The Friends of Blackwater, founded in 1987 by concerned local citizens, is a non-profit organization interested in assisting Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and the National Wildlife Refuge System, to carry out public use missions which include education, interpretation, and wildlife compatible recreation. There are approximately 500,000 visitors per year to the refuge. The sales and related functions at the store are carried out by unpaid U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers, most of whom are also members of the Friends. These are programs that are not funded by the federal government.
Training is provided for all volunteers.
Print off the below form and mail it to us with your tax deductible donation. Thank you for your interest in Blackwater NWR and the Blackwater Friends Group.