Supporting refuges in wildlife conservation and education

Our Mission
The principal purpose for which this non-profit corporation is organized is to engage in promoting better awareness, appreciation, and conservation of the natural environment on the refuges of the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex: to promote programs and services that will enhance the quality of the refuges under the jurisdiction of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Louisiana Refuges; and, to work with other agencies and organizations to raise funds and direct resources towards visitor services, educational, interpretative, and environmental projects which, without assistance would not be accomplished solely through the efforts of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
WHO WE ARE
Board of Directors
2020 Officers
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President Jay Schwander
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Vice President Byron Fortier
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Secretary Beth Schwander
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Treasurer Sue Wilder
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2020 Board Members
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Michele Hubert
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Bill Trimble
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Doug Ramagos
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John Paul Duet
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Committee Chairs
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Membership Committee: Byron Fortier
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Sponsorship Committee: Michele Hubert
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Communications: Sue Wilder
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USFWS Liaison
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Becky Larkins, Supervisory Refuge Ranger
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We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the mission of the Southeast Louisiana Wildlife Refuges.
WHAT WE DO
We support our refuges, our local communities and our organization through education, building partnerships and fund raising. The Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges (FLWR) Board of Directors is guided by our by-laws.
Minutes of our Board Meetings, Tax Documentation and Financial Reports are available upon request to:
Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges
61389 Highway 434
Lacombe, LA 70445
985-882-0093
Education and Awareness
Support Refuge Needs
We support our refuge's mission to educate the public about the environment and conservation.

Leadership in community growth
Develop local community partnerships in support of refuges
We contribute to the growth of our local communities by supporting refuge events.

Increase Organization Resources
Work with local community to increase organization resources
We rely on our members, partners, sponsors and donors to increase our funding and opportunities to build our Friends organization.
