On the Refuge

Steigerwald Lake NWR is Open!

The final phase of the $32 million Steigerwald Reconnection Project is complete! There will be ongoing small scale maintenance projects throughout the Refuge being done by contractors and volunteers as well as installation of benches throughout the trail system over the next couple of months.  Learn about what an incredible accomplishment this Reconnection Project is by visiting the Estuary Partnership's storymap here. 

From Our Volunteer Coordinator

We are so excited that Steigerwald is back open!  We have been working closely with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership to plan their winter season of planting and student field trips at Steigerwald and our role will be to enhance their field trips by offering learning stations along the trail during field trips.  If you enjoy teaching kids about nature and have availability in November, email volunteer@refugestewards.org to learn more. 

We are also looking forward to getting back out planting with the community, so stay tuned for those opportunities!