Refuge Quick Facts

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Amy Lavoie , Refuge Manager

Pahranagat NWR
Box 510
Alamo, NV 89001
Email Address: amy_lavoie@fws.gov
Refuge Phone: 775/725-3417
Fax: 775/725-3389

Quick Refuge Facts

• Established: August 16, 1963
• Acres: 5,380 acres located in Lincoln County, NV
• Location: The refuge is located approximately 90 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada. Travel to the Refuge from Las Vegas on Highway 93 North, turning west at the refuge sign
• The refuge was established to provide habitat for migratory birds, especially waterfowl
• The refuge is an important stopping point for waterfowl and other migratory birds as they migrate
• Refuge habitat ranges from cattail marshes to arid Mojave desert uplands
• Primary public use at the refuge consists of wildlife observation, hunting in the fall, camping, and picnicking

Financial Impact of Refuge

• 2 - person staff
• Over 32,000 visitors annually
• Annual budget (Fiscal Year 2010) $250,000 (Includes 1 time budget allocations)

Refuge Objectives

• Provide high quality migration and wintering habitat for migrating birds, with emphasis on waterfowl
• Restore wetland and desert upland habitats to what was found on the refuge over 100 years ago
• Provide opportunities for quality, wildlife dependent recreation, education, and research to enhance public appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of refuge fish, wildlife, and habitats

Management Tools

• Waterfowl management
• Wetland and desert upland habitat restoration
• Marsh/spring restoration/management
• Water level/water quality programs
• Prescribed burning
• Mechanical and chemical control of exotic and noxious plants
• Education/interpretation
• Research program
• Volunteer/student intern program

Public Use Opportunities

• Hunting
• Fishing
• Wildlife observation
• Picnicking
• Camping
• Photography