Connecting Power of Community with Passion for Nature
Connecting Power of Community with Passion for Nature
The Gorge Refuge Stewards is a group of dedicated volunteers working to preserve, protect, and restore the native habitat on three National Wildlife Refuges on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge: Steigerwald Lake, Franz Lake and Pierce.
On the Refuge
Hours for Steigerwald Lake NWR Gate
As of 1/29/2019 the automatic gate at the Steigerwald Lake NWR parking lot will open at 7:00 AM and close at 5:30 PM. As of October 1st, the seasonal trail has been closed for the Winter. It will re-open May 1st.
From Our Volunteer Coordinator
We are back! Join us at World Wetlands Day at the Oregon Zoo Saturday February 2nd to learn about the wildlife that utilize these amazing habitats in our local environment.
Our habitat volunteering will resume next Monday, February 4th from 9-12pm. Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming opportunities to plant at Pierce National Wildlife Refuge.
Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards
Upcoming Events
Recent Sightings at Steigerwald Lake
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Cackling Goose
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry
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Canada Goose
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry
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Trumpeter Swan
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry
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Gadwall
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry
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American Wigeon
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry
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Mallard
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry
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Northern Pintail
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry
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Green-winged Teal
18 Feb 2019 by Daniel Newberry