On the Refuge

Hours for Steigerwald Lake NWR Gate

As of 6/7/2019 the automatic gate at the Steigerwald Lake NWR parking lot will open at 5:30 AM and close at 9:00 PM. The Seasonal Trail is now open as of May 1st!

Slides from Annual Meeting 4/16/2019

Thanks to all who attended our annual meeting at 54-40 Brewing Co in Washougal.  Here are the slides from the meeting:

Steigerwald Floodplain Restoration Project

2019 Annual Meeting

From Our Volunteer Coordinator

We've been really busy the past couple of months out at the Gorge Refuges and in the community.  Take a look at our Projects page to see the work we've accomplished out at Pierce supporting pond turtle habitat. We also released our Nature Backpacks into the Camas Library.  Go check them out and learn to explore Steigerwald and your own backyard in new ways! We've also been meeting folks in the community to tell them about the importance of the Refuges.  Our 3rd Saturday Work Party is coming up on 6/15/19 from 9-noon.  We will be digging teasel and blackberry from an area with a test plot of Nelson's Checkermallow. Contact volunteer@refugestewards.org for more details. 

You are all welcome to our Youth Photo Contest Winners Reception at New Seasons Market in Vancouver Thursday 6/13/19 from 5-6pm. Come see amazing photos from local youth of the plants and animals that make up Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy some tasty drinks and snacks donated by New Seasons.