Events at The Conserving the Future have started to unfold in a BIG way, inspiring over 1,000 wildlife enthusiasts to reflect upon both the recommendations in the vision document and their contributions to the U.S. Refuge System thus far. Two of my favorite gatherings were the 1) welcome reception and 2) lecture by world renowned Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle.
As an attendee of The Conserving the Future Conference, I am already enchanted by the energy and enthusiasm buzzing in Madison, Wisconsin. Within the first few hours of the conference, I met a slew of inspiring, devoted, and wise individuals, each with his or her own view on the new vision for the Refuge System.
The renewed vision document for the National Wildlife Refuge System ends with an important call for action question for conservation leaders of the 21st century: Which challenges will you accept, and which future will you make? As a recent college…
