Welcome from the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters

News and Events

June Friends Meeting and Volunteer Update

June 25, 2024

We are happy to be hosting the next Friends regular monthly meeting this Thursday, June 27th beginning at 4:15 pm in the Refuge Office (102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona). Join us to learn more or to become a participant in planning upcoming events and activities on the refuge. Click here for the upcoming meeting agenda.…

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Mississippi River Flooding Limiting Boat Access

June 23, 2024

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge), Winona District is urging boaters to take precautions in the coming days regarding flooding on the Mississippi River. Boaters should be vigilant as flood waters will have significantly changed conditions at traditional access, camping, and day-use sites. Excessive current, turbid water, and submerged and floating…

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May Friends Meeting and Upcoming Events

May 20, 2024

Project COMPASS Fishing Events – Volunteers needed for Wednesday, May 29th at the Huff Street dock and Wednesday, June 12th at the Hiawatha Valley Marine Shelter on West Lake Winona. Both events are from 5 pm to 6:15 pm. Please RSVP to Stephanie ([email protected] or 608-769-4408). Friends Meeting – We are happy to be hosting the next…

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April Friends Meeting

April 24, 2024

Our upcoming Friends of Refuge Headwaters meeting is this Thursday, April 25th beginning at 4:15 pm in the Refuge Office (102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona). Join us to learn more or to become a participant in planning upcoming events and activities on the refuge. Click here for upcoming meeting agenda.

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March Friends Meeting

March 18, 2024

We are happy to be hosting the next Friends regular monthly meeting next Thursday, March 21st beginning at 4:15 pm in the Refuge Office (102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona). Join us to learn more or to become a participant in planning upcoming events and activities on the refuge. The upcoming meeting agenda is a…

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February Friends Meeting

February 19, 2024

We are happy to be hosting the next Friends regular monthly meeting this Thursday, February 22nd beginning at 4:15 pm in the Refuge Office (102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona). Join us to learn more or to become a participant in planning upcoming events and activities on the refuge. Click here for the upcoming meeting…

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