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CCP Planning Update #7, March 2016
The Refuge's "standalone" CCP is available.
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Deer Flat Refuge History
The refuge, established in 1909 is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System and has an interesting history.
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Lake Lowell Area Bike/Ped Access Plan
The final plan is now available.
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Waterfowl Surveys
Waterfowl counts along standard survey route at Lake Lowell Unit
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Visitors to Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including wildlife-watching and photography, hunting, fishing, and environmental education and interpretation.
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About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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Deer Flat News
The Refuge is now accepting applications for a 5.5 month Environmental Educator AmeriCorps positions.
Learn moreFind out how you can connect your students or group with nature and the Refuge System through environmental education programs at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
Learn MoreFind out how to volunteer, join the Friends of Deer Flat, and get involved in other ways.
Learn MoreFrom lectures to children's programs to special events, find out what's happening at the Refuge.
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Western Grebe
Western grebes spend almost all their time in water, even building floating nests. Lake Lowell hosts one of the three largest nesting colonies of western grebes in Idaho.
Page Photo Credits All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted., Badger - ©Mike Shipman
Last Updated: Dec 09, 2016