Klamath Basin Refuges

Fire management - with a little help from our friends. 1,466 acres was burned today on Lower Klamath NWR to create habitat for migratory birds and reduce hazard fuels on the refuge. Special thanks to Klamath National Forest’s Goosenest Ranger District and Cal Fire.

Spring Is Springing! Get outside and enjoy your local National Wildlife Refuge. https://www.fws.gov/refuges/visit/wildlife-viewing.html

https://fws.gov/refuges/visit/recreate-responsibly.html To protect the health of those who live, work and visit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public lands and facilities, and in support of the President’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, face masks are required in all USFWS-managed buildings and facilities. Masks are also required on USFWS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, including narrow or busy trails, boardwalks, and observation decks. Learn more: https://www.fws.gov/refuges/covid-mask-requirement.html

The Great American Outdoors Act is aiming to improve our public lands and enhance conservation and recreation across the country. Check out these upcoming projects at your national wildlife refuges: Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge is going to improve waterfowl hunting areas and recreational access, as well as update public use facilities. At Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will acquire leases for water rights for five years, which... will ensure that the refuge can provide the public with high quality opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation and more. For more information: http://ow.ly/CCyy50CsMB6 Photo of a flock of northern pintails on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge by Stephen Rooker/USFWS

Red-winged blackbirds are a common sight in and around the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge. You can often find trees full of these charismatic birds on Discovery Marsh Trail across from the visitor center.

Happy autumn! As of 9:30 a.m. Eastern time today, it’s officially fall a wonderful time of year at national wildlife refuges: https://www.fws.gov/refuges/visit/things-to-see/fall.html : New Hampshire’s Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge By Alice Garrett/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

https://open.spotify.com/show/0YgJh4E6Zdae1zYVifFgPa Check out this DU Podcast series that explains how legislation from 100 years ago has re-shaped the most important migration region on the planet

https://iwjv.org/completing-the-puzzle-for-waterbird-habit/ What does the Central Valley and Klamath Basin have in common?

https://www.ducks.org/conservation/national/riches-to-rags

Prescribed fire, like the one conducted Thursday on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge is necessary to enhance wetland health, encourage new growth of native vegetation, and maintain the many plant and animal species whose habitats depend on a healthy wetland.

Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge is looking for hard working motivated men and women for the 2021 fire season. Visit the USAJOBS website and enter Announcement Number FWS-FIRE-2021-004-DHA into the ‘Keywords search box.

We our wetlands!

Many invasive species look similar to the local plants and animals that belong in our backyards, deserts, forests and streams. Despite their ability to blend in, invasive species can be destructive to both native plants and animals, and humans. Check out this article to learn more!

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Hi all, Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex has an immediate need for volunteers, as well as internship opportunities, to help care for wildlife impacted by Botulism....Continue reading

Some photos from our neighbors at Modoc National Wildlife Refuge!

It's grebe season! Do you have any pictures of grebes in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges? We'd love to see them in the comments below!

Please be advised, as a public health precaution, the Visitor Center is temporarily closed for the safety of staff and visitors. The Refuge trails and auto tour routes remain open every day from sunrise to sunset. For more information, please call 541-281-0140 https://fws.gov/refuges/visit/recreate-responsibly.html

Has the warmer weather got you perspiring? Well, birds don't sweat the summer heat... because they can't! In the absence of sweat glands, birds have myriad other adaptations for staying as cool as a cucumber (or as cool as a bird, anyways). Follow the link to learn more! https://www.fws.gov/midwest/news/StayingCool.html

Check out this article to see nature's natural fireworks as well as best practices to celebrate Independence Day with nature in mind. Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Hope everybody's Father's Day was "owl"-right!

Thank you to everybody for making the 2020 Klamath World Migratory Bird Day online event a success! Despite the challenges posed by the Covid 19 crisis. The refuge would like to thank you and our community partners for making the event successful. While no new content will be posted after Friday June 5th, the website will be up and running for your enjoyment through the summer. If you haven't checked it out yet, or have something you would like to revisit, please continue to visit. https://www.klamathwmbd.org/

The Discover Siskiyou Podcast showcases explorable areas in Siskiyou County, California. Episode 2 is all about birding, and features a small interview with our Education Specialist, Justin Fowler. Whether you are a novice birder or eagle-eye expert, this podcast is worth a listen!

Check out this news release to see how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Western Rivers Conservancy have partnered up to add three miles of the Williamson River to the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.