The National Wildlife Refuge Association would like to apologize for the implied assumption that it is leading the re-build the bear project. We would sincerely would like to recognize the great work of the Kodiak Brown Bear Trust and members of the re-build the bear team.The Kodiak Brown Bear Trust is currently leading the community fundraising project to preserve the legacy of the bear statue with a new bronze sculpture. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to support this effort.