The Gorge Refuge Stewards is a group of dedicated volunteers working to preserve, protect, and restore the native habitat on three National Wildlife Refuges on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge: Steigerwald Lake, Franz Lake and Pierce.
On the Refuge
Join us for our Annual Meeting on May 9th from 6:30-8pm at 54-40 Brewing in Washougal! Free pizza, great speakers, and more! Visit our Eventbrite page to rsvp. Keep an eye on our calendar below for details!
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 excited to offer a Volunteer Orientation for new and current volunteers:
Sunday May 7th, from 9:00 - 2:30 PM. Light morning refreshments and lunch provided.
Email: volunteer@refugestewards.org to learn more about current volunteer roles aligned with your interests and to sign up for the training.
Recent Sightings at Steigerwald Lake
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Canada Goose
27 May 2023
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Jason Vassallo
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Wood Duck
27 May 2023
by
Jason Vassallo
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Gadwall
27 May 2023
by
Jason Vassallo
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Mallard
27 May 2023
by
Jason Vassallo
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Mourning Dove
27 May 2023
by
Jason Vassallo
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Rufous Hummingbird
27 May 2023
by
Jason Vassallo
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Killdeer
27 May 2023
by
Jason Vassallo
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Wilson's Snipe
27 May 2023
by
Jason Vassallo
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