Columbia National Wildlife Refuge
The favorable mixture of lakes and surrounding irrigated croplands, combined with generally mild winters and protection provided by the refuge, attracts large numbers of migrating and wintering mallard ducks, Canada geese, trumpeter swans and tundra swans.
Mammals species that inhabit this refuge include raccoon, mink, badger, elk, coyote, skunk, Canadian lynx, two species of deer, bobcat, beaver, porcupine, river otter, muskrat, and cougar.
Activities
Hunting and particularly fishing are popular in the park. Hunting is only allowed at certain times on certain days and seasons and requires a permit.
Climate and water
The refuge is located in the rainshadow of the Cascade Mountains, and the climate is arid and desert-like. The park receives less than eight inches of annual rainfall on average. The wildlife is supported by water routed from the Grand Coulee Dam, and the park is part of the Columbia Basin Project.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
- ^ "Columbia National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Annual Report of Lands as of September 30, 2010" (PDF). United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
- ^ "Columbia National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- ^ "Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Profile". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- ^ "Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuges – regulations". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
External links
- Columbia National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service