The Minnesota Wildlife Federation (MWF) is the official Minnesota independent state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation(NWF). We are proud to be one of the original state affiliate groups that formed after the first NWF conference in 1936. Follow this link to learn more about the history of NWF.

Our affiliation provides the basis for a mutually beneficial relationship between our organizations. We are able to extend our reach and impact beyond our states borders and NWF is able to get real time local information about the conservation issues most affecting the lands, waters, and people of Minnesota.

Within the NWF affiliate family affiliates are organized by geographic regions. We are proud to be part of the Great Lakes Region. A distinction we share with five other great lakes region affiliates:

FAQs

Yes! Like you MWF is also a member of NWF. We advance their policies when applicable and are proud to share in the excitement of our shared conservation victories. MWF though is an autonomous organization and we require our own membership and fundraising to continue our tradition of advocating for conservation here in our home state of Minnesota. Please note that your membership with NWF does not mean you are also a member of MWF. If possible we encourage you to support both organizations.

No: All donations made to MWF stay right here in Minnesota. Your generous donations allow us to continue our work in conservation and advocacy for the woods, waters, and wildlife of Minnesota.

No: MWF is an affiliate of NWF but does not receive funds when residents of Minnesota support NWF.

Join or donate to MWF and NWF today! The impact of your donations will allows both organizations to move conservation forward, together.