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Established 1958 |
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"...for use as an inviolate sanctuary for
migratory birds." |
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Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp Act |
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Klamath Marsh Refuge was established in 1958 when approximately
16,400 acres were purchased from the Klamath Indians with Federal Duck Stamp Funds. In
1990 and 1998, additional acquisitions boosted Refuge acreage to 40,646. Originally
designated as Klamath Forest National Wildlife
Refuge, the Refuge was recently renamed as virtually all of the historic Klamath Marsh
now lies within Refuge boundaries. This large natural marsh provides important nesting,
feeding, and resting habitat for waterfowl, while the surrounding meadowlands are
attractive nesting and feeding areas for sandhill crane, yellow rail, and various
shorebirds and raptors. The adjacent pine forests also support diverse wildlife including
great gray owl and Rocky Mountain elk. During summer months, opportunities to canoe in
Wocus Bay allow wildlife observation and great scenery.
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Refuge Objectives:
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Manage for the conservation and recovery
of endangered, threatened, sensitive species and the habitats on which they depend.
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Provide and enhance habitat for fall and spring migrant waterfowl.
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Protect native habitats and wildlife representative of the natural biological
diversity of the Klamath Basin.
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Provide high quality wildlife-dependent visitor services which are compatible
with refuge purposes and cultural resource protection.
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Significant Species:
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American bald eagle
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American white pelican
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Peregrine falcon
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Peregrine falcon
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Pintail, mallard, gadwall, canvasback, redhead
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Wood duck
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Black tern
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Yellow rail
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Great gray owl
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Sandhill crane
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Rocky Mountain elk
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Spotted frog
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Wocus-yellow pond lily
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Current Issues of Concern:
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Loss of wetlands. The Klamath Basin has
lost 80% of its original wetlands
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Degraded water quality.
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Water quantity during drought years (balancing wildlife needs with basin
agricultural demands). Water rights adjudication.
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Native American Trust responsibilities on Refuge lands.
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Protection of significant cultural resource values.
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Effects of cyclic grasshopper irruptions on adjacent lands.
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Ongoing Management Activities:
- Continued
land acquisition.
- Intensive marsh management
via prescribed burning and livestock grazing/haying.
- Comprehensive Conservation
Plan currently being prepared
NOTE: To receive planning
updates and be notified of meeting dates, email your request to
dave_menke@fws.gov
and we will add you to our mailing list.
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Public Use:
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Habitats |
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Type |
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of Acres |
%
of Area |
Wetland |
37,023 |
91 |
Upland (mostly
forest) |
3,443 |
8 |
Open Water |
495 |
1 |
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40,960 |
100 |
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Return to Refuge Home Page |
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Last updated:
October 24, 2008