Environment

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is currently reviewing the status of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. Paddlers are encouraged to stake their claim of use by January 10th in order to be considered in the planning process.  

From www.fws.gov.

With much enthusiasm, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is embarking upon a  planning process to review the wildlife, habitat, public use activities, and needs of the  refuge, including the recently established Wapato Lake Unit. We welcome you to be part of this process.

The refuge’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) will create a roadmap to guide refuge management over the next 15 years and beyond. An environmental assessment will be developed with the CCP to analyze the effects of the proposed plan and alternatives. Download our Planning Update to learn more.

Learn more about national wildlife refuges long-range planning by visiting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Region 1 Division of Planning website.

Help Us Plan for the Future!

As we begin planning, we have the opportunity to look at our wildlife and habitat management and public use programs from fresh perspectives. We need to consider what is working well now and where we can make improvements.

The purposes of the refuge will remain the same: to protect habitat for wildlife and to provide compatible wildlife-dependent recreation and education. As part of the CCP, we will assess our current management of wildlife and habitat. We will also review our public use programs, such as wildlife observation and environmental education. We will consider the need for new visitor programs and facilities, particularly at the Wapato Lake Unit.

We invite you to get involved!

The first planning step is to identify the issues, concerns, and opportunities to be addressed in the CCP. Your insights and observations are an important part of the process and are essential to provide a complete and thoughtful plan. Please share your ideas with us by attending our open houses or by submitting comments to the refuge. Your comments will be most helpful if received by January 10, 2011.  Want to submit your comments in writing? Download our comment form and send it in.

More information is available at www.fws.gov.