The Friends of Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge

We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization comprised of concerned citizens interested in furthering the long-term conservation of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge and the wildlife therein. The Friends organization was formed in 1996 and is based at the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Friends organizations partner with national wildlife refuges to conduct public events, teach the community about conservation, restore habitat, maintain trails, coordinate volunteers, and raise funds. The Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is part of the extensive San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex operated by The United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Friends of Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge group, work under and in co-operation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Refuge Headquarters and Nature Center Building, located within the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, California.

The Refuge

The Refuge’s tidal salt marsh, encompassing 965 acres of the Anaheim Bay estuary, serves as a wildlife sanctuary on an increasingly crowded coast as well as providing a critical migration stopover and wintering habitat for thousands of birds that migrate up and down the Pacific flyway each year. The protected areas of Seal Beach NWR provide habitat for resident wildlife as well as an excellent venue for environmental education. The Refuge provides a home for the endangered Least Tern, the Ridgway’s Rail, and the Belding’s Savannah Sparrow. The Friends of Seal Beach NWR provide support to the Refuge Manager by participating in all aspects of refuge management.

Our Mission

The Friends of  Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is committed to community stewardship of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge through preservation, restoration, and education.

Our Goals

To provide support and assistance to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the management of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge through volunteer activities and funding. Volunteer activities focus on environmental education and outreach, habitat restoration, cleanups, biological surveys, and invasive species control. These projects will provide an opportunity for individuals and businesses to participate in the enhancement and restoration of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Simply stated, this provides a chance for the community to…

“Think Globally and Act Locally.”

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California Least Tern, Federally listed endangered species.