Refuge Name Change
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge has been renamed to Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. Please check HERE for more information from the U.S. Department of the Interior
Friends of Anahuac Refuge
Jason Miles
Potential Road Closures at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
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Road repaving will occur mid-January through April and there will be periodic road closures on all units of the refuge. Please check HERE for current road closures.
Announcing the 2025 Photo Contest
Winning photo from 2024 taken by Mike Fahey
Spring is almost here so take pictures at the refuge between March 23, 2025 and May 31, 2025 and submit your best photos to the Friends of Anahuac Refuge 2025 Photo Contest. A “Photo of the Week” will be chosen each week, and that image will be featured on the Friends of Anahuac Refuge webpage and Facebook page. At the conclusion of the contest, the winning image will be chosen from the 10 “Photo of the Week” winners. The contest winner will be able to choose either a GoPro Hero 13-Black with 50 piece accessory Kit or a Vortex Spotting Scope as listed below.
• Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope, Approximate Value $499.00
• GoPro Hero 13-Black Action Camera with 50 Piece Accessory Kit, Approximate Value $460.00
The photos may be of wildlife, plants, macro, landscapes or any activity on Jocelyn Nungaray NWR. Each person can submit up to 3 images per week during the contest and win up to 2 of the 10 weekly contests.
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Official Rules: Click HERE for the official rules of the context and good luck!
Let's Plant Some Trees!
March 29th
Chris Campbell
On Saturday, March 29th from 9 AM-12PM, we will be having a tree-planting at the rookery on the Skillern Tract.
Workers will need to be ferried across a thirty-foot moat surrounding the rookery island. Lifejackets, shovels, water, snacks, and sunscreen will be provided but if you chose to bring your own supplies that will be helpful.
Please dress for the weather and expect potentially muddy conditions.
If you have any further questions, please contact Chris at Christopher_Campbell@fws.gov or call (409) 267-3337.
Support the Friends of Anahuac Refuge (FOAR) while you shop at Krogers!!!
Norman Welsh
Stop by the Customer Service counter to apply for the Kroger Loyalty Card. Then simply go online to https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards to learn more about the rewards program and to link your card to the Friends of Anahuac Refuge (FOAR).
Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
Every little bit helps to provide support FOAR this Upper Texas Coast treasure. Thank you!
Wildlife refuges are specifically created to preserve habitat for wildlife. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (now Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge) is no different, but remains accessible for a variety of uses. Walking trails, driving loops, boardwalks, fishing piers, and boat ramps are available across the refuge.
