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Our Beginning and Goal

Friends of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge began in August 2003. Formed as a non-profit corporation, it is the first Friends group in Montana. At that time, a group of local community members came together to support and work with the Refuge in the following areas: Education, Conservation and Advocacy.

Initially the goals include:

Educate the public about the Refuge. Respond to challenges affecting the Refuge. Develop the Refuge as the hub of conversation for the citizens of the valley and surrounding communities. Create a vested interest in the community for the Refuge. Enhance appropriate access to the Refuge. Protect the Refuge ecosystem from outside impacts.