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The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of Crystal River, Chassahowitzka, Egmont Key, Passage Key and the Pinellas National Wildlife Refuges.

CURRENT EVENTS

 
2012
 
Sunday, January 29 - Friends Annual Meeting - 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 8831 W. Bradshaw Street, Homosassa. Keynote speaker, photographer Gary Kuhl.  Gary is a native Floridian and a Citrus County resident.  He will feature the beauty of Citrus County through the inspiriig photos he has taken over the years. See the Flyer 
 
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Open House at Three Sister's Springs. 8 AM - Noon.  This will be the last Open House of the season at the Springs.  More information will follow.

 

Mission Statement

Mission of the non-profit 501c(3) FRIENDS organization:
• Conserving, protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people;
• Supporting the stewardship of the National Wildlife Refuge System;
• Promoting a better awareness, appreciation, conservation and responsible utilization of the Refuge Complex;
• Promoting the preservation of the natural and historical resources of the Refuges, foster their use and enjoyment by the public consistent with the protection and preservation of the environment, and engage in such educational, scientific and civic activities to assist the Refuges.

2011 Board of Directors (Click on a name for biography)

Lace Blue-McLean - President
Ardath Prendergast - Vice President
Shirley Knudsen - Treasurer
Al Peterson - Secretary
Jo Claycomb
John Peterlin
Pat Purcell
Warren Blodgett

Friends of Crystal River NWR donate new Manatee Rescue Truck to Refuge

Thanks to member support and other grants and donations, the Friends were able to purchase and donate a new Manatee Rescue Truck to the Crystal River Refuge Complex.

The new Manatee Rescue Truck will aid in the transportation of sick and/or injured manatees to a facility for medical care and rehabilitation. The truck will allow for constant observation and medical attention during transport by allowing access by staff to the manatees not previously available.

It replaces a converted horse trailer previously used. This donation promotes the mission of the Friends.