The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is an integral part of the 95 million acre National Wildlife Refuge System. 

Larger than the National Park System, the Refuge System is America's only system of protected lands singularly devoted to wildlife protection and is essential for maintaining America's wildlife legacy for future generations. The Refuge System protects not only arctic ecosystems – it includes deserts, tropical islands, coastal marshes, and native prairies. With at least one national wildlife refuge in every U.S. state and territory, many within an hour's drive of major cities, refuges provide a great opportunity to get out and experience wildlife.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of America's 10 Most Endangered National Wildlife Refuges. The Refuge System is chronically underfunded, and individual refuges face a litany of challenges to their wildlife conservation mission. Learn more about the Refuge System and the 10 Most Endangered National Wildlife Refuges.