U.S. Representatives Don Davis and Valerie Foushee Emphasize Wildlife Preservation in Visit To Red Wolf Conservation Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) traveled to Columbia, North Carolina, to visit the Red Wolf Center on the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. During their visit, they were given a tour of the facility and learned about the efforts to preserve the endangered red wolf species in eastern North Carolina.
The Red Wolf, native to the southeastern United States, has faced near extinction twice over the last century. Thanks to the work of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and local conservation partners, the species is making a steady comeback in eastern North Carolina. Continued recovery efforts and habitat protections have helped stabilize and gradually grow the wild population while balancing responsible land use, hunting access, and protections for farmers and landowners.
“Part of what makes eastern North Carolina so special is the natural beauty and wildlife woven into the fabric of our communities,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Our region is home to the world’s only known wild population of red wolves, a powerful reminder of the responsibility we share to protect and preserve our environment for future generations. Protecting wildlife and supporting outdoor traditions can go hand in hand.”
“North Carolina is home to the last remaining wild population of red wolves in the world, and we have a responsibility to protect this native species and ensure it does not disappear,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “The important work being done at the Red Wolf Center reinforces how critical it is that we continue working with our local, state, and federal partners to protect this critically endangered animal, and I’m proud to lead bipartisan legislation in Congress to strengthen red wolf repopulation in North Carolina and across the country.”
