WASHINGTON, DC (August 11, 2025) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution which expresses support for continued red wolf repopulation and recovery efforts. The resolution calls on the continued approval of federal programs and initiatives, including wildlife corridors, to help protect the native red wolf population in North Carolina.
“North Carolina is home to the last remaining wild population of red wolves in the world, a species native to our state which plays a unique role in our state’s ecosystem,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “It is imperative that we ensure that red wolves do not go extinct. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution alongside a fellow member of the North Carolina delegation, Congressman Greg Murphy, to support the continued efforts to protect and revitalize the red wolf population.”
“I am proud to support Congresswoman Foushee’s Resolution highlighting the importance of efforts made to preserve the red wolf population,” said Congressman Greg Murphy. “With the only wild population of red wolves being located in Eastern North Carolina, it's vital that we recognize the preservation efforts.”
North Carolina is currently home to the only wild population of red wolves in the world, with an estimated fifteen residing within the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula. In addition, there are currently just 270 captive red wolves around the country, located at varying zoological parks and repopulation programs.
The full text of the resolution can be found here.