On the Columbia River, 10 miles (16 km) east of Vancouver, Washington, the 1,049-acre (4.25 km2; 425 ha) Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge consists of riverine flood plain habitat, semi-permanent wetlands, cottonwood-dominated riparian corridors, pastures, and remnant stands of Oregon white oak.
| Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Clark County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest city | Washougal, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45°34′02″N 122°18′14″W / 45.5673413°N 122.3039798°W / 45.5673413; -122.3039798[1] |
| Area | 1,049 acres (4.25 km2; 425 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
The refuge lies partly within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and has been designated as the site of the "Gateway to the Gorge" visitor center. This facility is in the planning stage with a portion of its construction funds already secured. The Washington Department of Transportation has estimated that this facility may be used by as many as 100,000 visitors annually, providing the it with one of the best outreach opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. The refuge also serves as the operational headquarters for the 329-acre (1.33 km2) Pierce National Wildlife Refuge.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.