Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Northeast Region


The August 2012 CCP Newsletter is now available for those wanting to be informed about our latest progress. click here

Creating a Refuge Conservation Plan for the Future, Wildlife and You

This year, we will work with local interests to develop a 15-year comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) for Chincoteague. The CCP will evaluate three alternative strategies for managing wildlife,  recreational uses, and other activities on the refuge.  Each alternative will include a recreational beach, beachside and offsite parking for visitors, and continuing management of the Chincoteague pony herd. With your involvement, we will develop a CCP that will ensure that Chincoteague remains a spectacular place for wildlife and a vacation destination. For updates and information on the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge please click here.

 
Credit: Photos courtesy of John White and USFWS
Images from Chincoteague NWR.
Refuge Highlights

National Wildlife Refuge Celebration

Public Programs
Ranger Guided Programs
   
Topic of Conversation....
 
Bridge Anniversary
For more information on this event please click here

 

  
Upcoming Events

Septmeber 29

Chincoteague-Assateague Bridge Celebration
10am - 4pm
Join the Kiwanis Club and the Chincoteague Island Community in celebrating the 50th year of the Assateague Bridge. A parade will kick off the celebration and will lead you to the Herbert H. Bateman Educational Center where you will see historic cars, nostalgic slide show, experience family games and activities, live animal shows, free food and ice cream, and a 60's sock hop. Entrance to the refuge will be free. For more information please click here

October 6

National Wildlife Refuge Week
9am - 4pm
The diversity of wild places and wildlife found on more than 550 National Wildlife Refuges is celebrated.  Come build a birdhouse, see a live animal presentation or try your luck at fun activities such as Hooligan Heron’s Habitat Hunt. Numerous family friendly activities will be available for birders and wildlife lovers of all ages.  For more information, call (757)336-6122

See Calendar of Events for future events
Did You Know...
1610 AM Radio Sign Chincoteague NWR is on the radio?
If you are within a 5 mile radius of the Refuge you can tune into 1610 AM for Traffic Advisories and Refuge Information
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Share the Experience Photo Contest

As the saying goes, when you visit, it's best to "take only pictures, and leave only footprints."
You are part-owner of America's most scenic vistas, sweeping landscapes, and historic gems. We want to see these places through your eyes.
Submit your best shots for a chance to win one of many great prizes. Your photo could be featured on the 2014 Federal Recreation Lands Pass!
Click here to enter

What are you waiting for? Grab your camera and go!

 


The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is:
To administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
 

 
Last updated: September 27, 2012