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| name = Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
| name = Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
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| location = [[Clark County, Washington |
| location = [[Clark County, Washington]], United States |
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| nearest_city = [[Washougal, Washington]] |
| nearest_city = [[Washougal, Washington]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|45.5673413|N|122.3039798|W|region:US-WA_source:gnis|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| coords_ref = <ref name="gnis">{{cite gnis|1508717|Steigerwald Lake}}</ref> |
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| area = {{convert|1049|acre|km2 ha}} |
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| governing_body = [[U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service]] |
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| website = {{Official website|https://www.fws.gov/refuge/steigerwald_lake/}} |
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| url = [http://www.fws.gov/refuge/steigerwald_lake/ Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge] |
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The '''Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge''' is a {{convert|1,049|acre|km2 ha|adj=on}} riverine flood plain habitat, semi-permanent [[wetland]] on the [[Columbia River]], {{convert|10|mi|km}} east of [[Vancouver, Washington]], with [[Populus trichocarpa|cottonwood]]-dominated [[riparian]] corridors, pastures, and remnant stands of [[Oregon white oak]]. The largest wetland restoration project on the lower Columbia River involves removing about {{convert|2 |miles}} of [[levee]]s separating the refuge from the river to restore {{convert|965| acres}} of [[floodplain]] habitat.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Profita|first=Cassandra |date=November 26, 2021|title=Restored wetland could become a place for tribes to harvest wapato|url=https://www.opb.org/article/2021/11/26/restoring-wetlands-columbia-river-tribes-harvest-wapato/ |access-date=2021-11-27|work=OPB News|language=en}}</ref> |
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The refuge lies partly within the [[Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area]] |
The refuge lies partly within the [[Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area]] and serves as the operational headquarters for the {{convert|329|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[Pierce National Wildlife Refuge]]. It has been designated as the site of the "Gateway to the Gorge" visitor center. This facility was completedinlate 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Community Celebrates New Building at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge {{!}} U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |url=https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2022-12/community-celebrates-new-building-ridgefield-national-wildlife-refuge |website=FWS.gov |language=en |date=16 December 2022}}</ref> The [[Washington Departmentof 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.{{fact|date=November 2021}} |
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The [[Washington Department of Transportation]] has estimated that this facility may be used by as many as 100,000 visitors annually, providing the Service with one of the best outreach opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. The refuge also serves as the operational headquarters for the {{convert|329|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[Pierce National Wildlife Refuge]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://www.fws.gov/refuge/steigerwald_lake/ Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge] - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [https://refuge2020.info/steigerwald-reconnection-project Restoration page] |
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*[http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_1/NWRS/Zone_2/Ridgefield_Complex/Steigerwald_Lake/Documents/Steigerwald-Lake-NWR_Brochure-Map.pdf Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Map] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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*[http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=13556 Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Profile] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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{{Protected Areas of Washington}} |
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{{National Wildlife Refuges of the United States}} |
{{National Wildlife Refuges of the United States}} |
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[[Category:National Wildlife Refuges in Washington (state)]] |
[[Category:National Wildlife Refuges in Washington (state)]] |
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| 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 | Official website |
The Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,049-acre (4.25 km2; 425 ha) riverine flood plain habitat, semi-permanent wetland on the Columbia River, 10 miles (16 km) east of Vancouver, Washington, with cottonwood-dominated riparian corridors, pastures, and remnant stands of Oregon white oak. The largest wetland restoration project on the lower Columbia River involves removing about 2 miles (3.2 km) of levees separating the refuge from the river to restore 965 acres (391 ha) of floodplain habitat.[2]
The refuge lies partly within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and serves as the operational headquarters for the 329-acre (1.33 km2) Pierce National Wildlife Refuge. It has been designated as the site of the "Gateway to the Gorge" visitor center. This facility was completed in late 2022.[3] 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.[citation needed]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
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