Anahuac NWR · Chambers County, Texas Open daily, dawn to dusk

Protecting the marsh that protects the coast.

We're the nonprofit partner of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge — supporting habitat restoration, public education, and the volunteers who keep 34,000 acres of Texas coastal marsh thriving.

34,000Acres of protected marsh
270+Bird species recorded
1,200+Volunteer hours / year
1963Refuge established

A refuge for wildlife, and for the people who love it.

Anahuac NWR sits along the Central Flyway, offering critical rest for migratory birds and permanent habitat for alligators, waterfowl, and coastal prairie species found almost nowhere else.

The Friends group exists to fund what the refuge budget alone can't cover: trail maintenance, the visitor center, school field trips, and habitat restoration after every storm season.

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What We Fund

Programs that keep the marsh alive.

Habitat Restoration

Marsh rebuilding and invasive species removal after hurricanes and erosion events.

Youth Education

Free field trips and classroom programs for over 1,500 students each year.

Volunteer Corps

Trail crews, bird counts, and visitor center hosts, all run by refuge neighbors.

Get Involved

Upcoming at the refuge

14Aug

Shoreline Cleanup Day

Half-day volunteer event along the Skillern Tract, gloves and tools provided.

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02Sep

Fall Migration Bird Walk

Guided walk along the Shoveler Pond loop with a refuge naturalist.

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19Sep

Friends Annual Meeting

Yearly update on restoration progress and how membership dollars were spent.

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