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Check out the latest News Releases from Sacramento NWR Complex. 

If you would like to receive a copy of a News Release when it is distributed, please email sacramentovalleyrefuges@fws.gov and ask to be on the mailing list for press releases. Also check the Complex's Facebook page.


More news articles and updates can be found on the USFWS regional website.

  • April 1, 2016 - Winners for the CA Junior Duck Stamp Contest are announced. View the press release (pdf) and learn more about the program.
  • March 29, 2016 - More opportunities at the La Barranca Unit of the Sacramento River NWR. View press release (pdf).
  •  March 25, 2016 - Opportunity for the public to review the final NEPA documents for the Right of Way Permit for construction and maintenance of the training dike for the Hamilton City "J-levee" Project. The following documents are in pdf format: news release, EA for Hamilton City RoW, and Capay RoW FONSI
  •  January 14, 2016 - News release (pdf, 28 MB) announcing a draft environmental assessment (EA) and compatibility determination (CD) for a right of way easement on the Sacramento River NWR. Copies are available below or by contacting the Refuge. Public comments should be submitted by February 13, 2016 by email to: sacramentovalleyrefuges@fws.gov with subject indication EA and CD for right of way easement on Capay Unit; faxed to 530-934-7814; or mailed to Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 752 County Road 99W, Willows, CA 95988. Draft EA (pdf, 392 MB), Draft Compatibility Determination (pdf, 308 MB).
  • December 14, 2015 - Sutter NWR opens for waterfowl hunting. Press release (pdf)
  • December 3, 2015 - Weekend programs announced, Press release (30 KB, pdf), link to events
  • October 30, 2015 - Visitor Center open daily and new free pass for 4th graders, Press Release (30 KB, pdf)
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Last Updated: Apr 04, 2016
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